Bomen c. 1888 - 1901

This work by Anna Catharina Maria van Eeghen presents a delicate study of trees in graphite. The composition, spanning two pages, captures the bare branches with a network of fine lines against the stark ground. The drawing's linear quality invites us to consider the structure beneath the surface. Each branch, articulated with precise detail, creates a complex interplay of forms. We could see the influence of structuralist thought here, where the meaning isn't simply in the subject. It is found in the relationships between elements. The branches could be understood as signifiers. The tree, a symbol of life, resilience, and growth, becomes an element in a semiotic system. Each line, each intersection, contributes to a larger narrative about nature and representation. Van Eeghen’s linear emphasis highlights the underlying framework, reminding us that art is not just about imitation but about interpreting and presenting the essential forms that structure our world.