Geabstraheerde vogel 1921

"Geabstraheerde vogel" (1921) by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita is a striking example of the artist's signature style, which blends geometric abstraction with a focus on line and form. This woodcut, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a stylized bird within a framed composition, emphasizing the artist's interest in the interplay of positive and negative space. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of texture and volume, further highlighting the geometric forms that define the subject. This piece, though abstract, retains a sense of dynamism and energy, characteristic of de Mesquita's artistic vision.