Huizen langs het kanaal 1876 - 1922

Albert Baertsoen created this artwork, Houses along the Canal, using etching. Baertsoen was a Belgian artist who lived through a period of significant social and political change. His work captures the serene beauty of the Belgian countryside and its waterways, yet it also hints at the industrialization encroaching upon these landscapes. The reflections in the water create a sense of duality, mirroring not just the houses but also the complex relationship between tradition and modernity. These reflections might represent a yearning for the past. Baertsoen’s artistic choices, such as the limited color palette, evoke a sense of nostalgia and introspection, inviting viewers to reflect on their own connection to place and time. "I try to capture not just what I see, but what I feel," he once said, revealing his deep emotional engagement with his subjects. The piece invites contemplation on themes of memory, change, and identity.