Studie van drie meisjes, zittend aan een tafel 1871 - 1942

Johannes Evert Akkeringa made this drawing of three girls seated at a table with pencil on paper. It's all about capturing a fleeting moment; those light, quick marks, almost like whispers, define the shapes and forms. I love how the texture of the paper becomes part of the piece, giving it this airy, unfinished quality. It feels so immediate, like he just grabbed a pencil and started sketching. The lines are thin and delicate, but there's a real confidence in the way he lays them down. Look at the way he suggests the folds in their clothing with just a few strokes, or the soft shading around their faces. It reminds me a bit of some of Degas' drawings, that same interest in capturing everyday life with a sense of intimacy and spontaneity. For me, it’s a reminder that art doesn’t always have to be about grand statements. Sometimes, it’s the small, quiet observations that speak the loudest.