Straatgezicht met een trekpaard 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh created this sketch, "Straatgezicht met een trekpaard," using ink on paper. The composition is dominated by a series of angular lines that converge around the central figure of a draft horse, giving the sketch a sense of immediacy. Vreedenburgh employs an economy of line, reducing the urban landscape to its most essential forms. The sketch is a study in contrasts: the organic shape of the horse against the rigid geometry of the street. This interplay creates a tension that draws the eye, inviting us to consider the relationship between nature and the built environment. Notice how the artist uses the barest of means to convey depth and texture, the ink strokes varying in thickness to suggest shadow and form. In its simplicity, the drawing encapsulates the energy of urban life. It’s a reminder that even the briefest sketches can offer profound insights into the world around us.