Gezicht op kasteel Ghlin before 1913

This landscape, "Gezicht op kasteel Ghlin," by Ch. Perrin, is rendered with delicate lines that capture the castle and its surrounding environment with remarkable detail. The composition of the artwork guides our eyes through a progression of spaces, from the dense forest to the reflective body of water, and ultimately to the architectural form of the castle in the distance. The artist uses a monochromatic palette, creating subtle shifts in tone and texture to define the different elements of the scene. The materiality of the print – its lines and tonal gradations – serve as signs that invite us to question the structural relations between nature and architecture. These relations may seem to be harmonious, yet the density of the trees challenge the idea of a fixed or singular viewpoint, allowing for multiple interpretations of space. Ultimately, this artwork operates as an invitation to consider how perception shapes meaning, and how the artist, through careful manipulation of form and perspective, has created a contemplative visual experience.