Zwevende man aan parachute before 1934

This is an ink drawing of a paratrooper by an artist called F. Ockerse. Just imagine the artist, with pen in hand, conjuring this floating figure from thin air. The stark black lines against the paper create such a sense of drama. Is he falling or floating? I love how the parachute lines become almost like prison bars. The artist probably didn't agonize over every single detail. Instead, it’s more like they’re trying to capture a fleeting sensation, a momentary feeling. You can feel the guy's anxiety, even though it's just a few simple lines. The image also connects to a whole history of cartoonists and illustrators who make something from seemingly nothing. It's as if they’re all in conversation with each other across time. Each artist sees and responds, and the conversation continues.