Jongen en meisje tonen hun vader een zak 1887 - 1924

Julie de Graag made this drawing called, "Boy and girl show their father a bag," using pen and black ink. The artwork is composed within a defined rectangular border, creating an intimate, framed view of a domestic scene. The composition is structured around a stark contrast between the dark ink and the white of the paper, emphasizing the linear quality of the drawing. De Graag's work is characterized by a reductive approach. We see patterns, such as the dots of the mother's dress, the plant, or the children's clothes, with their sharp contrasts and bold outlines, which serve to flatten the image, drawing attention to the surface and the graphic nature of the medium itself. The stark black and white palette lends a sense of timelessness, reducing the scene to its essential forms and gestures. It emphasizes the narrative element and the emotional connection between the figures. The artist has abstracted the scene to its most fundamental elements, creating a powerful image that resonates through its simplicity.