Gezicht op de Nieuwe Haven in Dordrecht bij avond 1889 - 1902

Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande created this etching called 'View of the Nieuwe Haven in Dordrecht at Night'. 's-Gravesande, working in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was part of a cultural moment deeply invested in the poetic possibilities of landscape. In this piece, the artist presents us with a nocturne, a scene where the quiet stillness of night seems to obscure distinct forms. There is a softness here, a gentle haze that almost feels like a memory. This choice moves away from traditional landscape depictions that valued clarity and detail, instead inviting an emotional response to the scene. The dark shades might remind us of the quiet solitude that night can bring, a time when the world slows down, and our thoughts often turn inward. This work offers an intimate look at a common scene transformed by shadow and light into something both familiar and deeply personal.