Schets van twee schepen 1869 - 1925

Antoon Derkinderen made this sketch of two ships with graphite on paper. It's a study in understated elegance, where the artist captures the essence of maritime vessels with minimalist strokes. The linear precision here is intriguing. We see tall masts and billowing sails formed through a skeletal framework of lines. The space around the ships is just as crucial, offering a stark contrast that emphasizes their form. The materiality of the paper adds a layer of texture, with its subtle grains and imperfections adding depth. The sketch challenges our perception. The ships are deconstructed to their basic components, inviting us to question what we perceive as 'complete'. Derkinderen prompts us to consider the interplay between presence and absence. It's about what is shown and what is suggested.