Gezicht op de oevers van De Mark 1852 - 1906

Emilie Rolin-Jacquemijns created this etching, entitled 'Gezicht op de oevers van De Mark' or 'View of the banks of De Mark', in the late 19th century. Rolin-Jacquemijns’s choice of landscape reflects a broader artistic move towards the representation of the local, and the intimate. She lived during a period when women artists were gaining more access to formal training, yet they still faced significant barriers in the art world. The etching’s detailed observation of nature, from the flowing water to the distant buildings, captures a sense of quiet contemplation. The banks of the De Mark river, brought to life through the artist's skilled needle, represent a connection to place and an appreciation for the immediate environment. While the image is quiet, it evokes the deeply personal ways we connect with the world around us.