Aantekening betreffende Julie de Graag after 12

This handwritten list, titled "Aantekening betreffende Julie de Graag," was made by M.J. de Graag, at an unknown date. It's a fascinating document, opening a window onto the life and artistic practice of Julie de Graag. The list appears to be an inventory of artworks, possibly prints, with titles like “Cat with green background,” “Russian rat,” and “Dead bird.” The dates beside some entries – 1916, 1917, 1918 – suggest the period in which these works were made or sold. Given the turbulent social and political climate of Europe during the First World War, with widespread social unrest, the presence of a “Russian rat” is provocative. Is it a commentary on the Russian revolution? Further research into Julie de Graag’s biography, the context of Dutch printmaking in the early 20th century, and the socio-political events of the time could reveal more about the meaning and purpose of this list, and the art it describes.