Zomer 1824

A. Bosselman created this print titled 'Zomer', rendered with delicate lines and subtle gradations of tone. The subject is framed with a softness that evokes the hazy warmth of summer. The composition centres on the woman’s head and shoulders, emerging from a cloud-like formation at the base. Here, Bosselman plays with the semiotics of visibility and concealment; the veil and soft shading render the woman slightly obscured. The texture and detail of the hair, jewellery, and gown contrast with the ethereal treatment of the veil and the clouded base. The overall structure of the print encourages us to question the relationship between appearance and essence, reality and representation. Ultimately, the formal qualities of 'Zomer' challenge our perceptions, inviting an ongoing dialogue between the artwork and its viewers.