Tuinierende jongen en man bij een rozenboom 1917 - 1970

This drawing of a boy and man gardening by Adrie Vürtheim is just beautiful; the details are so lovingly rendered with delicate lines. It's not just a picture; it’s a feeling, an atmosphere. The way Vürtheim uses line, it's like they're dancing on the page, particularly in the dense rose bush. Look at the man’s trousers – each one described with such care. You can almost feel the texture of the cloth and the weight of his clogs on the earth. The tools laid out on the earth feel alive too, each a character in the scene. The image seems to suggest an intimacy to the land and to labour. The composition reminds me a little of Philip Guston, especially his later drawings, with their directness. There’s a simplicity to the rendering of everyday scenes that feels equally profound. Like Guston, Vürtheim isn’t afraid to embrace the mundane, finding beauty in the ordinary. It's a reminder that art doesn't always need to shout to be heard.