De aanval op den molen 1894 - 1959

"De aanval op den molen" by Monogrammist G.J. unfolds like a comic strip, rendered in subdued hues, with a style that reminds me of early printed illustrations. I can imagine the artist hunched over their work, carefully delineating each scene, trying to find a balance between storytelling and clarity. The light touch with color suggests a world seen through a filtered lens, where the vibrancy is muted, and the narrative takes precedence. The sequential nature of the piece reminds me of artists like Art Spiegelman, who use the graphic novel format to explore complex historical narratives. Each panel is a world, a stage set for drama. I wonder what it was like to create these scenes, how the artist moved from panel to panel, and what the rhythm of their art making was? Each scene is a small painting, a new compositional challenge. Artists are always drawing from the past, responding to, and reinterpreting what has come before. In this quiet, unassuming work, I see echoes of countless other stories told through images, each one adding to the rich tapestry of art history.