Chocolade en geduld doen meer berisping en straf 1894 - 1959

This print, "Chocolade en geduld doen meer berisping en straf," which translates to "Chocolate and patience do more than scolding and punishment" by Gordinne, is a real treat. The artist uses a limited palette, mostly earthy tones with pops of pastel hues. It's like a visual recipe, each color carefully measured. Looking closer, you can see the texture of the paper, almost like a subtle grid holding everything together. The lines are delicate, suggesting a lightness of touch, but also a clear sense of form. Notice how the figures in each panel are outlined with a consistent weight, giving them a playful, cartoonish quality. The color seems to sit on top of the paper, almost as if applied by hand. It reminds me of early printed books, where each image was a precious, labored thing. This approach makes me think of artists like Gustave Doré, who also combined narrative with illustration. But Gordinne's piece has a sweetness to it, like the chocolate it suggests. It's a reminder that art, like life, is a mix of instruction and delight.