Kees zittend op een schutting before 1926

This is a small ink and wash drawing of a boy on a fence, created by Anny Leusink. The drawing is rendered in thin washes of blue and black ink, which suggest a quiet, overcast day. I feel for the artist trying to capture this everyday scene. The tree looms over the boy and fence, an inky presence that is so boldly present as to almost block the light. The tree is so dark that it pushes forward, while the boy, fence, and surrounding foliage, delicately rendered in lighter washes, recede into the background. I can imagine Leusink trying to balance the composition, allowing the tree to dominate while still giving the scene depth. Maybe she was thinking of other artists who played with shadow and light, like Rembrandt? This piece reminds us that making art isn't just about replicating what we see, but about interpreting and sharing our unique perspective.