Twee staande mannen c. 1928 - 1930

This is "Twee staande mannen" by Otto Verhagen, a drawing done with what looks like pencil or ink. The artist is really working with line here, and you can see the process so clearly. Nothing is blended or hidden, it's all out in the open. I love how the lines create texture, like on the first man's zig-zag jumper, or the way his stripy socks bunch around his ankles. There's this feeling of spontaneity, like the artist was just trying to capture a quick impression. Look at the way the coat hangs on the second man. See how the shading on their clothing gives them volume. It all feels so immediate. It makes me think a little bit of the quick, gestural drawings of someone like Egon Schiele, though maybe with a touch more humor. Ultimately, it’s a nice reminder that art doesn't always have to be about perfection; sometimes, it's about the joy of seeing and the act of doing.