Jongen begroet een vriend vanuit een raam after 1947

Eddy de Smet created this drawing of a boy greeting a friend from a window, using pen and brush in ink, with blue wash. The image evokes the private world of childhood friendship, set against the backdrop of a more formal, adult environment. The child in the window, neatly dressed, peers out from a brick building, a symbol of established order. Below, his friend, dressed in a coat, is running towards him, full of exuberance. This interaction brings a sense of warmth and connection, breaking the formality of the architectural structures. De Smet’s choice to depict this specific moment highlights the importance of these seemingly small interactions in shaping our understanding of community. While the artwork appears simple, it speaks to the deeper human need for connection and friendship, especially during childhood, a period of intense social development.