Straat in Noord-Afrika c. 1936

"Straat in Noord-Afrika" (Street in North Africa) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Cornelis Vreedenburgh, created around 1936. The artwork depicts a street scene in North Africa, likely during one of Vreedenburgh's travels. The composition features a tall building in the background, a palm tree in the foreground, and a horse-drawn cart in the middle ground. Vreedenburgh's loose, gestural lines capture the essence of the scene, conveying a sense of movement and life. This sketch is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing Vreedenburgh's artistic exploration of different cultures and landscapes.