Harmonie 1833 - 1900

This color print titled 'Harmonie', by Glenisson & Zonen presents a neatly arranged orchestra, each figure distinguished by a unique instrument and costume. The rhythmic repetition of figures creates a sense of visual harmony. The composition reveals a structured approach to design, dividing the space into organized rows. The alternating use of green, yellow, and red costumes creates a rhythmic visual pattern. The figures, rendered with simple lines and flat colors, suggest a focus on conveying information rather than achieving naturalistic representation. The lack of depth flattens the image, drawing attention to the surface and the interplay of colors. The use of color functions almost as a semiotic system, encoding roles and possibly hierarchies within the orchestra. This emphasis on structure and system reflects a belief in order. In its reduction of figures to archetypes, the print asks us to consider how images communicate through form and structure.