Duinlandschap 1924

Chris Lebeau’s "Duinlandschap" is an etching that captures a Dutch Dune landscape. Lebeau was a Dutch artist with socialist and anarchist leanings, whose life was tragically cut short during the Second World War due to his involvement with the resistance. It is impossible to ignore the shadow of history when viewing this seemingly quiet landscape. During his life, Lebeau was imprisoned in multiple concentration camps for forging documents for Jewish people. It's possible that this landscape is a reflection of the quiet before the storm, a serene image made by an artist who understood the fragility of peace. Consider how the dunes, with their deceptive stillness, mirror the hidden tensions within society. Lebeau's personal history infuses this landscape with a profound sense of vulnerability, a reminder of the unseen forces that can reshape our world.