Vertrekkende vogel 1976

"Vertrekkende vogel" (Departing Bird) is a 1976 lithograph by Dutch artist Harrie A. Gerritz. The minimalist composition depicts a single bird in flight against a white background, framed by a rectangular outline. Below, a green stack of geometric shapes lies partially within the frame, creating a visual tension between the enclosed space and the open sky. The stark lines and muted colors exemplify Gerritz's signature style, which blends geometric abstraction with elements of realism. This work is a testament to the artist's ability to evoke a sense of both confinement and liberation through his precise, yet evocative, imagery.