Fotoreproductie van een prent van een gezicht op het huis en hofstede Jagerlust, voorheen De Vlotter, te Haarlem door Hendrik de Leth by Anonymous

Fotoreproductie van een prent van een gezicht op het huis en hofstede Jagerlust, voorheen De Vlotter, te Haarlem door Hendrik de Leth 1900 - 1930

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Dimensions: height 175 mm, width 208 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This photogravure captures a print of the house and farmstead Jagerlust, formerly De Vlotter, in Haarlem, by Hendrik de Leth. Look closely at the trees. See how the leaves are rendered with such a flurry of tiny marks. It's not trying to be photorealistic, but instead captures the essence of tree-ness. It reminds me that artmaking is about finding a visual language to communicate an idea. The print is monochromatic, a sea of greys. The texture is achieved through lines, dots, and cross-hatching, creating a sense of depth and detail. Notice the figures in the foreground; their clothing and gestures add life to the scene. The density of marks in the trees versus the sparse rendering of the sky is a clever way to lead your eye through the composition. This print style reminds me of Piranesi, although the subject matter is very different. Art is an ongoing conversation, a constant remixing of ideas.

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