Kangoeroes in een hok c. 1904 - 1906

This is Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof’s sketch of 'Kangaroos in a Cage', made with pencil. What strikes me is the process – the visible searching for a line. It's not about perfection, it's about trying to capture the essence of these creatures. Look at the kangaroo in the foreground. See how the lines are tentative, almost like the artist is feeling his way around the form. There's a beautiful awkwardness to it, a vulnerability that I find really appealing. It's like he's saying, "I'm not sure if I've got this right, but I'm going to keep going anyway." That's what making art is all about, isn't it? It reminds me of Joan Miró's playful approach to form, embracing the accidental and the imperfect. Ultimately, this sketch is a reminder that art doesn't have to be polished or perfect. It can be raw, messy, and full of doubt. And sometimes, that's where the real beauty lies.