Vrouw bij een boerderij aan een plas c. 1827 - 1879

Remigius Adrianus Haanen created this etching, "Vrouw bij een boerderij aan een plas", using delicate lines to depict a serene waterside scene. The tonal range is subtle, largely monochrome, lending a quiet, reflective mood. The composition is carefully structured. The farmhouse, centrally positioned, acts as an anchor, while the surrounding trees and water create a sense of depth. Notice the texture achieved through etching, particularly in the thatched roof and foliage. The parallel lines create form while the density of the marks suggests shadow and volume. Haanen's use of light and shadow isn't just descriptive; it evokes a feeling of contemplative stillness. The woman mentioned in the title isn't visible, which prompts reflection on absence and presence, and how the unseen can profoundly shape our perception. This artwork invites us to consider the interplay between visibility and invisibility, and challenges us to look beyond the surface.