Het konijn 1892 - 1931

Henri Verstijnen created this print of a rabbit, likely around the early 20th century. I just love the way the dark ink sort of hovers on the paper, creating this moody atmosphere around the rabbit. I can almost feel Verstijnen leaning over the plate, carefully etching each line. Those tiny scratches define the fur and give the rabbit such a distinctive presence. Look at those ears, standing tall and alert! What do you think he was listening to? It makes you wonder about the countless hours artists like Verstijnen have spent observing the world, trying to capture the essence of a fleeting moment. It’s like a conversation across time, where artists build upon one another's visions. Painting is embodied expression and it embraces ambiguity, allowing for multiple interpretations.