Huizen en baadsters in Semarang Possibly 1917

Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp made "Huizen en baadsters in Semarang" with etching, and it’s like he’s thinking through feeling. The entire composition is a tapestry of tones, achieved through a network of fine lines, and the texture gives the buildings a sort of living, breathing quality. Look at the tower in the background, the way the light seems to catch and release on its surface. The lines aren't just describing form; they're creating an atmosphere, almost a hum. And down below, that figure in the doorway, it’s like they’re stepping into our world, inviting us into the picture. This piece feels connected to the quiet intimacy of someone like James McNeill Whistler. Like in his works, there’s a sense of searching, of not quite knowing, but trusting the process. It’s like Nieuwenkamp is saying, “Let’s see where this takes us,” and that's the beauty of it all.