Geit 1889 - 1894

Antoon Derkinderen created this sketch of a goat with graphite on paper. The artist's delicate touch is evident in the light, preliminary lines that capture the goat's form, conveying its texture and weight. You can almost feel the animal's woolly coat and sense its movement. Derkinderen engaged with the traditional techniques of drawing and sketching. However, the sketch's unfinished nature and the choice of humble materials challenge conventional notions of fine art. It provides insight into the artist's creative process, revealing the labor involved in capturing the essence of his subject. In doing so, the artist elevates the everyday into something worthy of artistic consideration. This challenges the traditional hierarchy between fine art and craft, and reminds us that the true value of art lies not in the materials used, but in the artist's vision and skill.