Studie 1834 - 1903

This pencil drawing by Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch presents what appears to be a simple wooden structure, perhaps a bridge or a pier. Consider the pier as a motif, a point of connection between land and water. The pier is not merely a physical structure; it is also a profound symbol of transition and connection. It appears in various forms throughout history, from ancient Roman docks to the seaside piers of Victorian England. There's an implicit sense of longing and invitation, an unconscious desire to reach beyond the familiar. Think of Caspar David Friedrich's landscapes, where figures often stand at the edge of the abyss, contemplating the infinite. The image of the pier speaks to a deep-seated human urge to explore the unknown, reflecting our eternal quest for meaning and connection. This is not just a pier; it is a conduit to our collective desires and memories.