Portret van Eric Possibly 1913

Chris Lebeau made this drawing, Portret van Eric, with pen and ink, somewhere in the early 20th century. Look at the quiet simplicity of the lines, how they define Eric's profile! It’s all about seeing, and then translating that vision onto paper. The artist must have been intensely focused, really trying to capture something essential about the young boy's character. I can imagine Lebeau carefully studying Eric's face, noticing the subtle curves of his cheek, the way his hair falls. The lines are thin, delicate, almost like a whisper. There’s so much tenderness in that gaze, isn't there? It reminds me that artists are always looking, learning from each other, borrowing and transforming ideas. Every stroke, every mark is part of an ongoing conversation across time. I hope this piece sparks your creativity too!