Drie verschillende deuren te Hoorn before 1881

This monochromatic print, titled "Drie verschillende deuren te Hoorn," captures three distinct doorways with an intriguing formal arrangement. Each door, differing in architectural style, is stacked vertically. The artist plays with perspective and scale to give a feeling of depth. The composition of the image is notable, a vertical stack of doors almost like building blocks. The print's stark contrast invites us to consider the structural elements of each doorway—the arches, frames, and brickwork. There's a clear engagement with architectural semiotics; each door functions as a signifier of entry, yet each signifies differently. The repetitive element of doorways destabilizes the idea of a singular, fixed entrance, hinting at a broader exploration of access and transition. Consider how the linear precision of the architectural details interacts with the flat monochrome of the print, prompting questions about representation and reality. By reducing these architectural features to a two-dimensional image, the artist is presenting a commentary on how we perceive and categorize space and meaning.