Koppen van twee mannen met hoofddeksels 1890 - 1946

Cornelis Vreedenburgh made this pencil sketch of two men wearing hats. I can imagine him now, quickly trying to capture their likenesses in his notebook before they move on. The men are drawn with great attention to the contours of their faces, with a lot of sketchy marks to help build form. The way Vreedenburgh uses hatching and cross-hatching to suggest the shadows and highlights on their faces is amazing! You can really sense their presence, their moods, even though it's just a quick sketch. I wonder if Vreedenburgh was interested in the way that people look and express themselves? Maybe he saw something special or unique in these two men that he wanted to capture and remember. I love how drawing can be a way of connecting with others, of seeing the world through someone else's eyes. It’s the everyday act of sketching that allows you to discover something new.