Vier figuren zittend op een bank en een stilleven c. 1916

"Vier figuren zittend op een bank en een stilleven," (Four figures sitting on a bench and a still life) is a pencil sketch on paper by Dutch artist Reijer Stolk, created around 1916. This preliminary study showcases Stolk's artistic process, capturing the essence of the figures and the still life through simplified forms and shading. The composition is divided into two distinct sections, suggesting the artist's exploration of spatial relationships and contrasting elements. The work exemplifies Stolk's approach to capturing everyday scenes, often infused with a sense of quiet observation and introspective atmosphere. The sketch is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.