Landschap, mogelijk met water 1884 - 1927

Johan Antonie de Jonge made this landscape, possibly with water, as a drawing in graphite pencil. Look at how de Jonge lays down these marks, scribbling and scratching, barely defining the landscape. I can imagine de Jonge outside, sketching with loose, quick gestures, trying to capture the essence of the scene. De Jonge seems to relish the physical act of drawing. There is a kind of raw immediacy to the marks, each stroke a record of the artist’s fleeting perception. The graphite gives a velvety texture to the surface, while the density of the lines creates depth and shadow. It’s as though de Jonge is conversing with the landscape, responding to its rhythms and textures with his own gestures. Through drawing, de Jonge invites us to participate in a shared experience of seeing and feeling the world around us.