Kruidenierswagen op een straat c. 1900 - 1940

This image shows a grocery wagon on a street, made with ink on paper by C. Goes. It looks like the artist approached the paper with a decisive hand, using hard blacks to define the shapes of the buildings, vehicles, and figures. I wonder what it was like for Goes to make this drawing. Did they begin with a light sketch, gradually building up the dark areas? Or did they dive right in, letting the ink flow freely? Each stroke carries weight, contributing to the overall structure and rhythm of the piece. The bold lines evoke a sense of immediacy, as if Goes captured a fleeting moment in time. It reminds me of the graphic work of other artists. The whole thing feels like a stage set, where each element plays a role in a larger narrative. Artists are always having a conversation with one another! This piece reflects the artist's unique perspective, inviting us to pause and imagine the world through their eyes.