Zeilboten op het water 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh made this drawing, Zeilboten op het water, with pen on paper. It's a quick sketch, capturing sailboats on the water with a few simple lines. I can imagine him sitting by the water's edge, quickly trying to capture the scene before the light changed or the boats sailed away. The thin lines create a sense of movement, like the boats are gently swaying in the water. I wonder if he was thinking about the relationship between the boats and the water? The lines of the masts reflected in the water—so simple, yet it speaks volumes. It reminds me of some of my own sketches, where I'm just trying to capture a feeling or a fleeting moment. It’s like a visual note, a reminder of a specific time and place. Painters are always learning from each other, and I appreciate how Vreedenburgh's drawing captures the beauty of simplicity. It's a conversation across time, inspiring new ways of seeing and creating.