Studies van figuren in het verkort 1752 - 1819

This is "Studies van figuren in het verkort", a drawing by Jurriaan Andriessen, made with pen and paper. The composition immediately strikes one as a study in form and perspective. Andriessen is preoccupied with capturing the human figure from a variety of foreshortened angles. The quick, repetitive strokes emphasize the artist's process of exploration. The faces, reduced to simple lines and curves, remind one of the basic elements that constitute an image. Andriessen's approach destabilizes traditional portraiture, shifting the focus from representation to an almost abstract arrangement of lines and shapes. This focus on underlying structure anticipates later movements in modern art, where the essence of the subject is deconstructed. Here, the artist engages with ideas about perception, representation, and the very nature of seeing. Ultimately, this study highlights Andriessen's interest in the formal elements of art, inviting us to consider how line, perspective, and composition converge to create a sense of space and form, challenging our expectations of realism.