Landschap met water c. 1901 - 1927

Johan Antonie de Jonge created this charcoal drawing, 'Landschap met water', capturing a landscape scene. The composition is dominated by dense, energetic strokes, creating a textured, almost turbulent effect. De Jonge's handling of charcoal is particularly striking. The marks vary in pressure and direction, building layers of depth and shadow. There's a tension between representation and abstraction; the landscape elements - trees, water, buildings - are discernible, yet the overall effect is one of dynamic movement and form. The high contrast between the dark charcoal and the light paper amplifies this sense of drama and immediacy. De Jonge seems less concerned with precise detail than with conveying the essence of the scene. The interplay of light and shadow, the contrast between the solid forms and the open spaces, invites us to look beyond the surface and contemplate the deeper structures.