Interieur met lambrisering 1889 - 1894

Antoon Derkinderen rendered this sketch of an interior with paneling, with pencil on paper. Notice how the composition is split across two pages, dividing the architectural scene, almost as if fragmenting our perception. The lines are sparse, tentative—a dance between presence and absence. Vertical lines suggest drapery or perhaps the edge of walls, while horizontal strokes hint at the paneling from the title. The most curious aspect is the circle on the left page, an ethereal form suspended, challenging any fixed interpretation. Derkinderen destabilizes any singular, coherent meaning by focusing on form and structure over explicit representation. He uses the intrinsic qualities of line and composition to engage with how we perceive space and form. This sketch reflects broader artistic concerns about representation and perception, inviting ongoing interpretation.