Boerderij tussen geboomte 1939 - 2009

Kees Stoop made this work, "Boerderij tussen geboomte," using graphite. The drawing presents a stark, winter landscape where the interplay of light and shadow defines the architectural forms of the farm buildings and the skeletal trees around it. There is a limited tonal range and minimal detail, which gives it an ethereal quality. The composition is structured by horizontal layers of foreground, mid-ground, and background. Through a formalist lens, the drawing employs a deliberate use of line and texture. Notice the sharp, angular strokes contrasting with the soft, smudged areas, creating an overall feeling of coldness and desolation. The leafless trees and unyielding architecture contribute to the stoic mood, mirroring existentialist themes of isolation and the human condition against the backdrop of a harsh, unyielding nature. The artist’s treatment of light and shadow not only shapes the forms within the artwork but also serves as a symbolic language to convey the essence of the landscape. Consider how this interplay challenges our conventional notions of beauty and harmony.