Huis met vijf ramen 1899 - 1937

Jacoba Hoijer created this evocative woodcut print, "House with Five Windows," sometime during her career in the first half of the 20th century. Hoijer’s choice of the woodcut technique—with its graphic blacks and whites—suggests an affinity with the German Expressionists’ interest in the stark realities of modern life. The house, a recurring symbol in art, often represents the self, the family, or the broader community. Here, it is presented in shadow, framed by dark trees, evoking a sense of mystery and perhaps isolation. The windows, usually apertures for light and connection, glow faintly. Hoijer was part of a generation of women artists who navigated the complexities of a rapidly changing world, often dealing with themes of domesticity, identity, and the inner life in subtle yet powerful ways. The print resonates with a quiet introspection, inviting us to consider the interplay between the external world and the internal spaces we inhabit. It echoes the emotional landscapes of the interwar period.