Jongens trekken aan een handkar after 1947

Eddy de Smet made "Boys Pulling a Handcart" with ink and watercolour on paper. The composition feels loose and playful, capturing a moment of youthful energy. I can see the artist is using line work to create depth and texture, especially in the tree with its gnarly branches which twist and turn, and the shading on the figures. I can imagine de Smet carefully considered each stroke, deciding where to add detail and where to leave space for the viewer's imagination to fill in the gaps. The watercolour washes add a softness to the scene, creating a dreamlike quality that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Perhaps de Smet was reflecting on his own childhood memories, or maybe he was simply capturing a fleeting moment of everyday life. I love how artists can communicate feeling and meaning through these simple gestures, inviting us to reflect on our own experiences and emotions.