Huis bij avond 1885 - 1931

Frederika Henriëtte Broeksmit created this etching, titled 'House at Night'. The somber scene is dominated by a house depicted in deep, muted tones, almost disappearing into the night, and surrounded by trees with bare branches. A single illuminated window punctures the darkness, drawing the eye. The composition is carefully structured; the house is centrally placed, acting as an anchor amidst the organic chaos of the trees. Broeksmit uses the contrast between the solid, geometric form of the house and the tangled, irregular lines of the branches to create a visual tension. This interplay evokes a sense of unease, hinting at the psychological depths beneath the surface. The etching technique itself is significant. The fine lines and textures create a sense of depth and atmosphere, enhancing the dreamlike quality of the scene. It's this formal quality that elevates the work, transforming a simple house into a reflection on human presence within a mysterious, unknowable world.