Het gestolen meisje 1894 - 1959

This colour lithograph, "Het gestolen meisje", was created by Gordinne, and is now held in the Rijksmuseum. Its linear organization into twelve distinct boxes arranges a narrative sequence with a charming, yet unsettling effect. Each scene is rendered with simplified forms and a palette of subdued colors. The lithographic technique allows for the clear depiction of actions and expressions. The boxes, while visually separate, are united by the recurring characters and the ongoing drama of the ‘stolen girl’. This fragmented approach to storytelling creates an interesting interplay between individual moments and overall narrative flow. By arranging scenes into a grid-like structure, Gordinne prompts us to consider how meaning is constructed not only within each frame, but through their sequential arrangement. Is Gordinne inviting us to question the presumed unity of experience? The artist challenges fixed interpretations and opens up possibilities for multiple readings, reflecting the complexities of storytelling itself.