Figuren op het strand c. 1920

"Figuren op het strand" (Figures on the Beach), a charcoal sketch created around 1920 by Dutch artist Johan Antonie de Jonge, depicts a beach scene with figures partially obscured by the sand and water. The artist, known for his atmospheric landscapes and figure studies, utilizes gestural lines and muted tones to suggest the movement and presence of figures, leaving a sense of mystery and intrigue. De Jonge's charcoal sketches are characterized by their immediacy and spontaneity, capturing fleeting moments of nature and human interaction.