Tuin met theekoepel op hofstede Overton te Haarlem c. 1728 - 1732

Cornelis Pronk made this pencil drawing, "Garden with a Tea House on the Overton Estate in Haarlem", on paper. The softness of the pencil allows for delicate shading and detail, capturing the tranquil essence of the garden. The lines define the architectural elements of the tea house, as well as the organic forms of the surrounding landscape. Pronk’s approach to drawing is more than just a record, it’s a translation of lived experience into a crafted object. The act of drawing itself becomes a form of labor, transforming observation into artifact. This drawing represents both a retreat into nature and a demonstration of constructed space, a place for leisure set amidst a carefully arranged environment. By appreciating the artist's method and choice of materials, we recognize how drawing translates the material world and renders cultural significance. It challenges traditional notions of art and labor.