Vignetten met dieren en kaarsen 1866 - 1939

This sheet of collected vignettes with animals and candles, was made by an anonymous artist, we don't know when. Looking at these little images, I feel a deep connection to the artist's hand and mind. It's like I can see them experimenting, playing with different graphic styles, and trying out different ideas. The fox in particular, surrounded by books, seems like he's in his own little world. It makes me wonder, was the artist thinking about knowledge and wisdom? Or maybe just doodling something fun? There's a real charm in the simplicity and rawness of the image. It reminds me that art doesn't always have to be polished and perfect. Sometimes, it's the rough edges and imperfections that make it so interesting. They are lovely little nothings, they speak to the everyday, the hand-made, and the provisional quality of life.