Duinlandschap, mogelijk met de watertoren te Scheveningen 1884 - 1927

This is a pencil drawing by Johan Antonie de Jonge, titled 'Duinlandschap, mogelijk met de watertoren te Scheveningen'. The drawing is divided into two panels, each presenting a view of the Dutch landscape. What strikes us most is the artist’s use of line and the creation of space. De Jonge skillfully uses varying densities of lines to differentiate between the sky and the land, crafting a composition that's almost abstract. The sky is alive with scribbled lines suggesting movement and atmosphere. The landscape is barely discernible, yet the horizontal lines provide a sense of groundedness, contrasting with the boundless nature of the sky. The suggestion of the water tower in the right panel adds a structural element to the scene. De Jonge seems to be exploring the fundamental elements of drawing itself, revealing the potential for simple lines to evoke a sense of place and mood.