Kindje in kinderstoel 1919

"Kindje in kinderstoel" (Child in a High Chair) is a woodcut print by Belgian artist Léon Spilliaert, created in 1919. The print depicts a child sitting in a high chair, with a stark and simplified style characteristic of Spilliaert's work. The use of black and white creates a sense of isolation and melancholy, while the child's large eyes and somber expression evoke a sense of quiet introspection. The artwork reflects Spilliaert's interest in portraying the loneliness and alienation of modern life, themes that resonated with the post-war period.