De Graaff, minister van Koloniën 1919 - 1925

Patricq Kroon made this drawing, "De Graaff, minister van Koloniën," with pencil on paper. Look at the way the artist uses line—it’s not just about outlining but creating volume, like in the curves of the figure’s coat. It’s a way of thinking through drawing. What really grabs me is the physicality of the lines—they feel urgent, like Kroon was working quickly to capture a fleeting idea. There’s a tension between the sharp, angular lines of the figures' face and the more fluid, looping lines that define his body and surroundings. Notice how the snake coiling around his feet spells out "Suriname," this really ties together the satirical and the serious. This drawing style reminds me of some of Grosz’s political cartoons, but with a touch more whimsy. Art’s not about giving easy answers. It’s about stirring things up, asking questions, and keeping the conversation going.