Man zwaait naar een vrouw vanuit een auto before 1948

Hans Borrebach made this drawing of a man waving from a car to a woman using ink and watercolour, but its exact date is unknown. I see the line work first—bold and descriptive, especially in the car and the building. It’s got a graphic clarity that reminds me of early comics. And then there's the watercolour, which is surprisingly expressive. Look at the shading on the car; it's not just filling in the lines, it's creating volume and depth with very few strokes. The colours are muted, almost pastel, which gives the whole scene a slightly nostalgic, dreamlike quality. I love how the architectural elements are simplified, like stage sets. It's as if Borrebach isn't aiming for realism but rather distilling the essence of a moment. This approach reminds me of David Hockney’s set designs, capturing a scene with minimal means. Ultimately, Borrebach invites us to see the world not as it is, but as it feels—vibrant, playful, and a little bit surreal.