Afrikaansche bokken 1903 - 1932

Adriaan van 't Hoff made this print of African deer. It is so cool how printmaking can create this feeling of light, using blacks and greys in delicate tones. I wonder what it was like for him, creating a landscape so far from his home? What was he thinking about as he depicted these animals with such care, even love? You can see it in the detail of the horns and the way he has portrayed their watchful eyes. I feel like he’s communicating something about seeing, watching, and being aware of how others see you. It's like they’re saying "we see you, and we know you’re looking at us". It’s a great example of how artists keep the conversation of image-making going. Artists see each other, look at each other’s work, and continue to create.