Albert, de kleine snaak 1894 - 1959

"Albert, de kleine snaak" was made by Gordinne, but it's hard to know when exactly. What strikes me is how Gordinne uses these simple, almost childlike lines to create a whole world of mischief. Look at the way the colors are laid down, so flat and even. It’s like each scene is built up from simple blocks, allowing the story to unfold without distraction. The texture of the paper, you can almost feel it, like a memory of old books and comics. Then, your eye goes to the scene in the top right, with Albert running from the dog. The energy in that simple chase is so palpable! It’s the looseness and immediacy that makes it so great. This piece reminds me a little of Saul Steinberg, another artist who could do so much with just a few lines. It's a reminder that art isn't always about perfection or technical skill, but about capturing a feeling or a story.