En havbugt med sejlskib og badende kvinder 1908 - 1911

Othon Friesz made this drawing of a bay with a sailing ship and bathing women with graphite on paper. Look at how Friesz uses these soft, blended marks to create atmosphere and form. It's like he's thinking through the subject, letting the process of drawing itself reveal the scene. The graphite has a smooth, almost silky quality, and he layers it in a way that suggests light and shadow. The contrast between the dark rocks and the shimmering water makes the scene feel alive and dynamic. Notice that small boat near the bottom? See how those little hatch marks evoke movement through the water? It’s a beautiful little passage. There is something reminiscent of Derain in the way Friesz uses simple forms to capture the essence of a place. The drawing invites us to slow down and see the world with fresh eyes, appreciating the beauty in simple marks and gestures.