Rotsblokken met tekenaar en vrouw 1854

Eugène Cicéri’s lithograph, "Rotsblokken met tekenaar en vrouw," captures a rugged landscape with precise linearity and tonal complexity. At first glance, the composition seems to evoke a romantic vision of nature. The artist's use of lithography allows for a rich interplay of light and shadow, particularly evident in the textures of the rocks and foliage. The light source comes from the top right, creating a contrast between light and dark to define form and space. The human figures seated in the mid-ground lend the print a sense of scale but also function as observers, reflecting a broader engagement with themes of perception and representation. This print can be seen as a commentary on the sublime in nature, yet it carefully maintains a sense of order through its graphic structure. It invites us to consider not just what is depicted but also how the very act of depiction shapes our understanding and appreciation.