Beeldverhaal getiteld ‘Een clown onder de roodhuiden’ c. 1902

This is a comic strip, Beeldverhaal getiteld ‘Een clown onder de roodhuiden’, made by Pellerin & Cie. Look at the way these scenes unfold; they’re almost like a storyboard, but with a naive charm that feels utterly unique. The ink is applied with such precision, with delicate lines that give real character to each figure. And the colour palette, oh, it’s like stepping into a dream! Soft blues, pinks, and greens create a mood that’s both playful and wistful. I love the way the artist uses the page itself as a kind of canvas, letting the paper grain show through. You can almost feel the hand of the artist guiding the pen, each stroke deliberate, yet free. My eye keeps going back to the scene where the clown is interacting with the group of native people. It's like two worlds colliding, but in a way that feels strangely harmonious. It reminds me of the work of someone like Red Grooms, with that same playful spirit and love for storytelling. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t always have to be serious; sometimes it’s okay to just let your imagination run wild.