Om een kleine muis! c. 1902

This lithograph from Pellerin & Cie. tells a story in a sequence of small scenes framed by roses. It’s got a storybook feel, like something from a children’s primer. I'm imagining the artist working, carefully placing each scene within its floral frame, thinking about rhythm, maybe a little nervous to get it right. The flat color and clear outlines give it a charming simplicity, like a folk tale passed down through generations. There’s a playful curiosity here. Each image feels like a little stage set. Look at the way the character moves through space—climbing higher and higher, then suddenly crashing down! It reminds me of the comic strips of Lyonel Feininger, where figures are caught in moments of dramatic action. But this has a softer quality, maybe because of the sweet floral border. Artists are always in conversation, picking up on each other's ideas, turning them into something new. It's like a game of telephone across time. This print feels like a quiet voice in that conversation, inviting us to imagine, play, and maybe learn a little lesson along the way.