Het kleine bultje 1894 - 1959

This narrative print, "Het kleine bultje" was made by Monogrammist LE. I'm immediately drawn to the composition, where the figures are rendered with such dynamism and playful energy! The artist has chosen a palette of muted tones—ochre, brown, and beige—to create a sense of depth and texture, but the application of color is uneven, giving the figures a sort of earthy quality. It's like the artist is layering paint, letting each layer peek through to create this vibrating surface. I'm thinking about the artist's process, their curiosity, and how they might approach each stage of creation. It reminds me of the work of artists like Philip Guston, who embraced the messy, raw quality of painting as a form of expression. It's the kind of piece where the artist's presence really comes through, where you can sense their hand moving across the surface. I love the way the artist leaves traces of their process, inviting us to engage with their work on a deeper level. It’s as if each stroke of paint is a conversation between the artist and the canvas.