De geit 1894 - 1959

Gordinne made this print of a goat, sometime during the 19th century. The muted palette and the simple, almost naïve linework gives the piece a charming, homespun quality. It’s like seeing the world through a child's eyes, where details are simplified, and colors are softened. Artmaking, in this sense, is about distilling an image down to its most essential forms, capturing the essence of the subject rather than a literal representation. Looking closely at the goat's shaggy coat, you can see how the artist used delicate strokes of brown and white to suggest texture and volume. The way the light falls across its back, there’s an almost sculptural quality to the form. The gentle washes of color create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation. The way the goat stands so calmly in the field, there's a sense of harmony and balance that resonates on a deeper level. This piece reminds me a bit of Henri Rousseau, particularly in its simplified forms and dreamlike atmosphere. Both artists share a similar approach to artmaking.