Speren en figuren in roeiboten c. 1916 - 1945

Reijer Stolk created this sketch of spears and figures in rowboats with graphite on paper, though the exact date is unknown. The pencil lines are light and searching, and it's fun to see the various shapes emerge from what feels like an almost meditative process. I particularly love how the artist captures the reflections of light on the water. The concentric circles, rendered with a delicate touch, ripple outwards, creating a sense of movement. The spears themselves are sharply rendered, with detailed patterns that draw you in. The composition reminds me of the notebooks of Hilma af Klint, with her diagrams and studies, each existing in their own plane of reality. Stolk's sketch feels like a portal into a personal world, an invitation to explore the boundaries of representation and abstraction. It's a gentle reminder that art is often about the journey, not just the destination.