Vaas met bloemen c. 1916

"Vaas met bloemen" (c. 1916) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Reijer Stolk (1896-1945), now in the Rijksmuseum collection. The work depicts a stylized arrangement of flowers in a vase, drawn with loose, expressive lines and shading. This study captures the essence of the subject in a simplified form, revealing Stolk's artistic process and his ability to convey volume and texture through linework. The sketch is characteristic of Stolk's style, which combined realistic observation with a sense of abstraction and a focus on form and composition.