De ongehoorzame knaap 1876 - 1898

This is a reproduction print titled 'De ongehoorzame knaap', presented in a comic strip format. Its composition is structured into twelve distinct panels, each depicting a scene with consistent characters against zoo enclosures. The artist employs a palette of subdued colors to illustrate the narrative. Each panel functions as a semiotic unit, utilizing both visual and textual elements to construct the story. The formal arrangement of panels encourages a sequential reading, much like a text. This layout challenges the conventional understanding of a singular pictorial space. The images and texts work together to create a coherent and engaging visual story, and destabilize traditional art forms. Note how the artist uses structure to guide the viewer through a narrative and invites us to consider how the arrangement and sequence of images can convey meaning in ways that transcend individual scenes.