Vogels en apen 1878 - 1917

"Vogels en apen" (Birds and Monkeys) is a black and white lithograph created by Dutch artist Theo van Hoytema between 1878 and 1917, shortly before his death in 1917. This elongated work depicts a chaotic scene of birds and monkeys in a stylized, almost prehistoric manner. The artwork can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Van Hoytema's unique approach to portraying animals, with simplified forms and a focus on movement, is a defining characteristic of his artistic style.