Interieur van het huis 1890 - 1910

This black and white photograph titled 'Interieur van het huis' was created by Otto Hisgen, who lived from 1874 to 1944. Looking at this interior scene, we see a tension between enclosure and freedom. The heavy draped curtains and ornate interior design speak to the comforts and constraints of domestic life in the late 19th and early 20th century, a period defined by distinct gender roles. The interior, often associated with women's work and domain, frames an exterior space filled with light and greenery. This positioning prompts us to consider women's limited access to public life during this time. Hisgen's photograph encapsulates the era’s complex relationship between private and public life. It encourages us to reflect on the experiences of those whose lives were largely confined within domestic spaces.