Vier afbeeldingen van een gezicht op Aumühle, een gezicht op Schloss Reinbek, Bismarck's woning in Friedrichsruh en een beek in Friedrichsruh 1894

This photogravure by Wilhelm Dreesen presents four distinct scenes, each meticulously framed within a larger composition. The subdued tones and high contrast create a formal arrangement that invites contemplation. Dreesen's strategic use of light and shadow transforms each scene into a study of form and depth. The landscapes, featuring water and architecture, reflect a structured approach. The reflections in the water are not mere reproductions of the scene, but rather distorted and inverted versions that challenge our perception. The architecture, solid and imposing, provides a counterpoint to the fluidity of the water. The work seems to reflect a post-structuralist sensibility. Dreesen offers a discourse on the relationship between representation and reality. Each photograph destabilizes any fixed interpretation, inviting us to consider how meaning is constructed through visual cues.