Gebouw met een vervallen muur 1809

"Gebouw met een vervallen muur" is a 1809 etching by Dutch artist Dirk Hussem, known for his detailed depictions of landscapes and architecture. The piece showcases a crumbling building with a large wheel visible in the foreground, suggesting a mill or industrial site. Hussem's signature style, evident in the delicate lines and hatching, evokes a sense of melancholy and the passage of time. The etching's small size, measuring 101 mm x 180 mm, further emphasizes the intimacy of the scene. This artwork, characteristic of 19th-century Romanticism, offers a glimpse into the historical and industrial context of the Netherlands through its evocative depiction of a decaying structure.