De eendvogel 1894 - 1959

This print of 'De eendvogel,' or 'The Duck-Bird,' made by Gordinne, displays the image of a waterfowl through the art of lithography. The artist uses subtle variations in tone and texture to describe the bird's features and its natural setting. The composition balances a focus on the duck in the foreground with the gentle landscape elements of hills, water, and a distant building. The duck is centrally positioned, allowing the viewer to see its texture. The artist makes use of cross-hatching, short, and repetitive lines to suggest shadows, light and create a sense of dimension. The visual elements of the artwork operate within the context of structuralism, focusing on the interplay of form and meaning. It invites us to consider how the bird is presented not merely as an individual creature but as a signifier within the broader category of 'waterfowl,' which is then situated within a complex cultural and historical framework.