Gezelschap drinkende mannen c. 1936 - 1940

Henk Henriët made this drawing of men drinking with graphite on paper. It's like a quick sketch, capturing the energy of the moment, right? I love how the lines overlap, creating a sense of movement and chaos. The faces are so expressive, some laughing, some lost in thought – you can almost hear the clinking of glasses and the murmur of conversation. It makes me think about the process of drawing itself, how each line is a decision, a gesture, building up the image layer by layer. Take a look at the hand holding a glass. See how the lines are loose and gestural, yet they perfectly capture the shape and weight of the object. The artist isn't trying to create a perfect representation, but rather to convey a feeling, an impression. It reminds me of Daumier, who also captured the everyday lives of ordinary people with such warmth and humor. Ultimately, Henriët shows us that art is not about perfection, but about capturing the messy, beautiful reality of life.