Wedloop tusschen een haas en een zwijn-egel 1872 - 1883

This lithograph titled "Wedloop tusschen een haas en een zwijn-egel" or "Race between a hare and a hedgehog" was created by G. Süs. The image shows the composition of several vignettes organized in a grid, a format typical of illustrated stories for children. The use of black ink gives a strong contrast, emphasizing lines and shapes. Each scene, though distinct, shares a consistent style that uses hatching and cross-hatching to model forms and create a sense of depth. The underlying structure of the artwork relies on a semiotic play where animals are anthropomorphized, which allows for a symbolic reading of human interactions. This technique invites a deeper interpretation of social and cultural dynamics, where the narrative challenges fixed perceptions.