Gezicht op een aantal bomen before 1902

This photogravure by Hugo Henneberg presents us with a serene waterside scene. The artwork's visual dominance stems from its tonal range and the compositional arrangement of its elements. The stark contrasts between light and shadow evoke a sense of depth and tranquility. The photograph's composition uses reflections in the water to create a mirrored symmetry. This invites a meditation on doubling and perception. Henneberg’s choice of the photogravure technique, known for its rich tonal range, enhances the interplay between the material and the depicted scene. This process embeds a tactile quality within the image, connecting the viewer to the physical world. The softness of the image lends itself to questioning the semiotic codes that define photography as a medium of objective documentation. Instead, it seems to aspire toward pictorial effect, thus blurring the lines between the real and the represented. The mirrored image suggests the instability of identity and the subjective nature of seeing, inviting continual re-evaluation.