Uil met twee uilskuikens zittend op tak
Henri De Groux
1895
Medium
lithography
Dimensions
250; 345
About this artwork
lithografie
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the shadowy realms of late 19th-century Symbol, Henri de Groux 1895 lithographUil met twee uilikens zittend op tak* (Owl with Two Owlets Sitting on a Branch) captures tender yet enigmatic family scene. The Belgian artist, known for his emotive and mystical works, depicts a majestic owl perched protectively with her two fluffy chicks on a slender branch. At 345 × 250 mm, this intimate print invites close contemplation, its delicate lines evoking the quiet wisdom and nocturnal mystery often symbolized by owls in art. Lithography, de Groux's chosen medium here, was a revolutionary 19t...