Interieur met lantaarn en bezem 1867

Charles François Daubigny created this small etching, ‘Interieur met lantaarn en bezem’ using black ink, demonstrating a mastery of light and shadow. The composition is structured by contrasting tones, with a subtle glow emanating from a lantern. This light source casts long shadows, creating depth and highlighting the textures of the interior space. The broom is carefully placed to create a sense of balance. The print utilizes a semiotic system of light to engage with cultural codes of domesticity and atmosphere. The arrangement prompts questions about the artist's perspective and how the space is perceived. The print functions not just aesthetically but also as a larger cultural discourse on the representation of interior spaces and the interplay between light, shadow, and objects. Art becomes a site of ongoing interpretation and re-interpretation.