Huizen langs het kanaal 1876 - 1922

This etching, *Huizen langs het kanaal*, by Belgian artist Albert Baertsoen, captures a quiet moment in a canal-side town. Created between 1876 and 1922, the artwork depicts a row of houses with a simplified, almost abstract, style. The use of dark tones emphasizes the architecture and creates a sense of mystery and depth. The houses, with their irregular windows and weathered facades, stand as silent sentinels, hinting at a rich history and a slow-paced life. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.