Gezicht op een meer bij het vallen van de avond, op de achtergrond een kerktoren 1865 - 1902

Emile de Baré made this print, "View of a Lake at Dusk with a Church Tower in the Background," using etching techniques. This landscape presents a serene view, yet it's important to consider the societal context in which de Baré operated. As a white European male artist, his perspective was inevitably shaped by the norms and power dynamics of his time. The deliberate composition, the subtle play of light and shadow, it evokes a sense of quiet contemplation. However, it's also worth noting that such idealized depictions of nature often served to obscure the realities of industrialization and urbanization that were rapidly transforming the landscape, especially for the working classes. It invites us to reflect on the complex relationship between art, nature, and the social forces that shape our perceptions.