Man en jongen kijkend naar een vliegtuig by C. Goes

Man en jongen kijkend naar een vliegtuig

c. 1900 - 1940

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Artwork details

Medium
drawing, ink, pen
Dimensions
height 160 mm, width 95 mm
Copyright
Rijks Museum: Open Domain

Tags

#drawing#comic strip sketch#quirky illustration#quirky sketch#pen illustration#landscape#cartoon sketch#personal sketchbook#ink#pen-ink sketch#sketchbook drawing#pen#genre-painting#storyboard and sketchbook work#sketchbook art

About this artwork

C. Goes created this ink drawing of a man and boy looking at an airplane. Although we do not have a date for this work, the clothing styles and presence of an early aircraft suggest it was made in the early 20th century. Consider the cultural context of that time, a period marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting social norms. Airplanes captured the imagination of the public and came to symbolize progress. In the drawing, the man, possibly a father or grandfather, is depicted with a walking stick, wearing traditional attire, while the boy points excitedly towards the sky. The artist captures the wonder and awe of witnessing flight through the eyes of the child, offering a glimpse into a shared moment of excitement between generations. But it also signifies something about the changes to masculinity in the 20th century. The image evokes feelings of nostalgia, curiosity, and a longing for exploration. It reflects the emotional impact of technological advancements on society and the sense of possibility that came with them.

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