Kikker 1887 - 1924

This is Julie de Graag’s ‘Kikker’, a delicate pencil drawing of a frog. I can really imagine Julie sitting outside with her sketchbook, observing the frog, trying to capture its essence with just a few lines. It’s so subtle, almost like she's whispering secrets onto the paper. The marks are tentative, searching, as if she's feeling her way around the form. There’s a real sense of intimacy here. It reminds me of other artists who focus on simple, everyday subjects. Like Morandi and his bottles, the image is less about the frog itself, and more about how we see and relate to the world around us. It has a quiet, contemplative quality, inviting us to slow down and appreciate the beauty in the mundane. Ultimately, art's about connection. It's about the artist's vision, their process, and how it all resonates with us. It’s a quiet reminder that art is an ongoing dialogue, a conversation that spans centuries.