Alm in Ober-Oesterreich 1906

Reijer Stolk made this print called "Alm in Ober-Oesterreich," and it's like a little world captured in lines and colors. The way Stolk uses those bold outlines, boxing in areas of flat color, it reminds me that art is really about choices: what to include, what to leave out, where to draw the line, literally! Look at the mountains in the background – they're not just purple, but a range of purples. It’s like Stolk is saying, “Hey, reality is cool, but my version can be cooler.” The little details, like the people at the picnic tables, give it this homey, accessible feel. It's folksy but also sophisticated. This piece feels like a conversation with other artists who simplify and flatten forms to get to the essence of a thing. Think maybe of someone like Marsden Hartley, who also played with color and landscape in a way that felt both modern and deeply connected to a sense of place. Ultimately, Stolk's print celebrates the joy of seeing and making.