Brug over de Veermanskade in Hoorn 1929

Dick Ket made this drawing of a bridge over the Veermanskade in Hoorn with pen and brush and India ink. Look how he used the ink to create dynamic lines and build up depth through shading. I can imagine Ket standing on the canal bank, squinting in the Dutch light, trying to capture the way the bridge's heavy structure sits against the delicate facades of the buildings behind. I wonder if he was thinking about other artists, like Mondrian, who were also grappling with how to represent the modern world? I bet he was fascinated with the way light and shadow can transform something solid into something almost dreamlike. Notice how the ink pools in some areas, creating these rich, dark accents that make the whole scene pop. It's like he's not just drawing what he sees, but also what he feels. It is a reminder that art is always a conversation, a back-and-forth between the artist, the world, and the materials at hand.