Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
This loose sketch of a car, a tree and heads was made by Cornelis Vreedenburgh, we don't know exactly when, but we can imagine it was a very quick study in pencil. I love the way that the lines feel so immediate, like the artist was trying to capture a fleeting moment or idea. There's a real sense of freedom in the way the lines are drawn; they're not precious or overworked, but rather raw and expressive. You can see the artist figuring things out as he goes along, correcting lines, and adding details. Look at the bottom head, see how the lines kind of trail off, suggesting more than they actually show. It reminds me of the work of Philip Guston, who was also interested in the power of simple, unadorned lines. It’s like art is just an ongoing conversation, and this piece is a little gem in that dialogue.
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