Landschap met figuur en rijtuig op een weg richting een water 1852 - 1906

Emilie Rolin-Jacquemijns created this etching, "Landschap met figuur en rijtuig op een weg richting een water," during a time when women artists were gaining more recognition, yet still faced significant obstacles. Here, Rolin-Jacquemijns depicts a serene landscape featuring a figure on a road, carriage and a waterway. Given the period, the act of representing the world, particularly landscape, was often gendered. Women artists were frequently steered towards domestic subjects. Rolin-Jacquemijns’ choice to depict a broad landscape can be viewed as a subtle assertion of her presence in a field traditionally dominated by men. The lone figure walking on the path invites reflection on personal journeys and the relationship between individuals and their surroundings. The presence of a church in the distance adds a layer of cultural context, hinting at the pervasive influence of religion in daily life. The emotional resonance of the artwork lies in its quiet simplicity. It offers a moment of contemplation, inviting us to reflect on our own paths and connections to the world around us.