De apen 1894 - 1959

This is "De Apen" by Gordinne, a print with tones and lines that capture a world of apes in an otherworldly forest. It’s like a field of marks, where the artist lets the scene unfold through line and tone. The color is muted, almost ghostly, and the texture seems smooth, which gives it a dreamlike quality. Look at how the artist uses these light, feathery strokes to define the forms of the apes. It's not about perfect representation; it’s about a feeling, an atmosphere. In the foreground, the ape is really brought to life by the detail, and the tonal shifts. It reminds me a little of Odilon Redon, who was also into creating images that evoke feeling and mood, especially in his lithographs, and both artists encourage us to see beyond the surface.