Straatmuzikanten 1900 - 1940

This drawing of street musicians was made by Patricq Kroon. It’s all in pencil, or maybe ink, and you can see the hand of the artist so clearly in every mark. I can imagine Kroon sketching quickly, trying to capture the feeling of these two musicians. There is a certain lightness of touch, but also this raw energy. The lines almost vibrate with the sound of the music, and you can practically hear the tambourine and the accordion. Look at the way he’s captured the singer’s open mouth, and the accordion player, he's got these kind of pleading eyes! I think that this drawing connects with other works which focus on everyday life, because like them, it shows a slice of life. It speaks to the universal human experience of finding beauty and rhythm in the mundane. There's an ongoing dialogue between artists across time, where they inspire each other’s creativity. Kroon's drawing, with its imperfections and its charm, captures something fleeting and real. It invites us to see the world with a fresh and open mind.