Kop van een jonge geit 1919

Rijk van Lavieren made this etching of a young goat, a *Kop van een jonge geit*, at some point, and it's a beautifully rendered piece! I love how the etched lines create a subtle texture, giving the goat's fur a soft, almost velvety feel. The overall palette is earthy, in muted tones – warm browns and creams that evoke a sense of calm. The artist must have spent quite a bit of time observing this little goat! You can see the care in the way the artist captures the animal’s expression, its head tilted slightly to the side, as though listening intently. I imagine Van Lavieren watching the goat, trying to figure out how to capture its essence, the etching needle dancing across the metal plate. It's a reminder that art can be found in the everyday, in the simple act of observing and representing the world around us. Artists create a visual conversation, each work building on those that came before, and inviting viewers into that exchange.