Duinkust 1859 - 1891

Elias Stark created this print called 'Duinkust' using etching. Its monochromatic palette gives the scene a timeless quality, while the etching technique adds a textural richness. The composition guides the viewer's eye through the landscape, from the elevated figures on the left, along the path, to the building and then out towards the sea. The artist uses line and shading to create depth. The building on the right is firmly grounded, juxtaposed with the seemingly infinite horizon and open sky. This print is a play between structure and fluidity. Stark masterfully balances the solid, man-made structures with the natural, unbounded elements. This etching encourages us to consider the dialectic between the built environment and the natural world, and how we perceive and interact with these spaces.