Boerenschuur met kar 1894 - 1913

Laurent Verwey van Udenhout made this etching, "Boerenschuur met kar," which translates to "Farm barn with cart," at some point in his short life. You can really see his marks on the plate, the way he built up the image line by line. It's like watching him think about the scene right there on the surface. I’m drawn to the roof of the barn in particular. Each tile looks like it’s been carefully considered, with lines densely packed together, really giving it this tangible, textural feel. It’s not just a roof; it's a surface you could almost reach out and touch. And then, you've got the haystacks, rendered with a looser, more gestural approach, a softer feeling. Looking at this, I'm reminded of Camille Pissarro's landscapes, especially in the way Udenhout captures the quiet rhythm of rural life. Of course, all artists are in conversation with those who came before them. Ultimately, this print invites us to slow down, to notice the subtle beauty in the everyday, and to appreciate the unique vision of an artist who left us far too soon.