Strandgezicht, mogelijk in Scheveningen c. 1901 - 1927

Johan Antonie de Jonge possibly made this beach view of Scheveningen with graphite on paper. The marks feel exploratory, as though he's feeling his way around the scene, letting the image emerge organically. Look closely, and you'll see how the graphite is layered, built up in short, energetic strokes. Notice how the density of marks creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the darker foreground contrasting against the lighter sky. The repeated strokes describing the sky seem to both obscure the image but also give it depth, as if the building is being viewed through a rainstorm or heat haze. There's something honest about this drawing that reminds me of Guston's looser, more vulnerable works. This piece invites us to embrace imperfection and uncertainty, reminding us that art is often more about the journey than the destination.