Auto, twee geparkeerde fietsen en een paardenkar 1890 - 1946

This graphite drawing of a car, some bikes, and a horse-drawn carriage by Cornelis Vreedenburgh feels fresh and immediate, like the artist has just paused to capture a scene that caught his eye. I can almost see Vreedenburgh, quickly sketching, his hand moving swiftly to capture the essence of each object. The lines are delicate, suggestive, not overly defined, leaving room for the imagination. What strikes me is how the artist arranged the objects. They sit vertically on the page, almost stacked one on top of another. The bicycles seem like they are floating above the car; the carriage suspended below it. It's a curious composition that invites us to see these modes of transport in conversation with one another. The artist’s eye, his careful study of form, the way the lines intersect and create depth, make this drawing more than just a study of objects. It’s a playful exploration of perspective.