Landhuis 1903

This sketch of a country house was created by Joan Berg in 1907. Berg was born into a society where class distinctions were palpable, which influenced her subjects and artistic perspectives. Berg's impressionistic style captures the serenity of the Dutch landscape. The focus on domestic architecture is interesting; country houses were often symbols of wealth and stability. Berg, however, renders the house with a certain softness, perhaps hinting at the human stories contained within its walls. What did it mean for Berg, as a woman artist, to depict these spaces? Were these spaces of refuge, or did they represent societal expectations and limitations? Consider the cultural context of the early 20th century, a time of shifting social norms and emerging feminist voices. Berg's art invites us to reflect on the relationship between private and public life and to consider how personal spaces reflect broader social structures.