Huis met rokende schoorstenen in heuvellandschap 1893 - 1942

Jac Jongert created this print, “House with Smoking Chimneys in a Hilly Landscape,” using an unknown printmaking technique. The monochromatic, near-symmetrical scene is dominated by soft curves in the hills and smoke, set against the angular architecture of the house. The composition, bound by a decorative border, flattens the perspective, drawing our eyes to the surface patterns. Here, Jongert explores the interplay between domesticity and nature. Notice how the chimneys emit stylized puffs of smoke, which merge with the clouds, suggesting a harmonious connection between human habitation and the environment. Semiotically, smoke can signify warmth and life, yet also ephemerality and the transient. The house, centrally located, functions as a signifier of shelter and stability, however, its stylized representation destabilizes traditional notions of home, positioning it as a structural element within the broader landscape. The soft lines of the hills contrast with the sharp angles of the house, creating a dynamic tension that invites us to ponder the integration of culture and nature. Through its design, the print offers a space for ongoing interpretation.