Gevels van gebouwen 1890 - 1946

This work shows facades of buildings, rendered by Cornelis Vreedenburgh in a few simple pencil strokes on paper. The immediacy and directness of the marks, along with the blank spaces, let us witness the artistic process unfolding right before our eyes. The varying weights of the pencil lines give each building a unique character. Notice how some strokes are dark and assertive, while others are light and tentative, as if the artist were feeling their way through the scene. I am drawn to the cluster of lines on the lower facade: they’re like musical notes, suggesting a hidden melody. These details invite us to slow down and notice the beauty in the everyday. Vreedenburgh’s quick sketch reminds me of Giorgio Morandi’s explorations of the architecture around him, which were also rendered in a muted palette. These artists remind us that art isn't just about grand statements; it's about paying attention and finding wonder in the overlooked.