Meisje slapend naast een vensterbank c. 1900 - 1940

This drawing by C. Goes depicts a sleeping girl beside a windowsill. It’s made with delicate and considered lines that together render the peacefulness of the scene. It could be ink or maybe fine graphite. I can imagine the artist deciding what to include, what to leave out; how to capture the intimacy of the moment. It's not easy! The girl’s tucked up under the covers, the patterned curtains and pots of flowers add a sense of comfort. I can almost hear the quietness of the room. The lines create the textures of the fabrics, the light from the window. It’s not photorealist, but rather a drawing that aims to capture a feeling of quiet and calm. The lines in this piece remind me of other drawings I’ve seen of interiors, in that they are not trying to be perfect, but rather focusing on the character of the space. It makes you reflect on sleep and domesticity. Drawing like this is about expressing something personal. I hope you are inspired!