Interieur van een woning 1875

Willem Linnig the second created this etching, called "Interior of a house," in the 19th century. The immediate impression is one of layered darkness, a dense interplay of lines creating forms that emerge from shadow. Linnig masterfully manipulates the etching technique to explore contrasts between light and dark, emphasizing the textures within the domestic setting. The interior is structured by a window on the right that introduces light, yet the overall scene is dominated by the intricate network of etched lines. Notice how the composition invites us to explore the relationship between form and space. The rough textures and detailed strokes create a fragmented reality, which defies traditional perspective. The etching technique itself contributes to the unsettling of fixed representation by highlighting a world of transient appearances and open interpretations. Here, Linnig destabilizes our sense of space.