The edge of the lake

About this work

This sketch shows a loose, sketchy scene of trees and buildings by water. The lines are quick and uneven, like the artist barely kept up with their hand. Some branches twist sharply, while others fade into blurry strokes. In the background, faint outlines of a fence and a few small shapes—maybe people or boats—hint at a lakeside setting. The drawing feels half-finished, with big empty patches of paper. That might be on purpose—like the artist was more interested in movement than detail. The date in the corner (1923) suggests it’s an older work, but it doesn’t look like the careful drawings you’d expect from that time. If you like this loose, sketchy style, check out cross-hatching.