Voor een kar gespannen trekpaard 1890 - 1946

This drawing of a horse-drawn cart was made by Cornelis Vreedenburgh. With pencil on paper, the artist has created a fleeting impression, a memory of a working horse and cart. The artist's hand moved quickly here, capturing the scene with loose, energetic lines. You can almost feel the artist standing there, sketching rapidly as the cart rumbles past. I wonder what caught Vreedenburgh’s eye? Perhaps it was the contrast between the horse's powerful frame and the simple, functional design of the cart. The marks are delicate and economic. With a minimum of means, Vreedenburgh sketches the soft curves of the horse’s head and the sturdy build of its body. The drawing feels like an act of attention and care. I like to think of artists through time, connected by a shared language, always looking, learning, and pushing the boundaries of their craft.