Landschap met bomenrij 1881

This is 'Landschap met bomenrij', a landscape with a row of trees, created by Maria van Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. This etching presents us with a dense, intricate foreground of trees, the bold, vertical lines of their trunks acting as a visual anchor. Notice how the artist uses varied textures, from the rough bark to the soft foliage, creating a tactile experience on a two-dimensional plane. The composition is divided into distinct horizontal layers: the detailed foreground gives way to a hazy, undefined middle ground, and finally, a suggestion of sky. Consider the way the artist employs line to define form and space. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates depth, giving the illusion of three-dimensionality. The trees are more than just botanical studies, they become structural elements that engage with questions of perspective and representation. The etching offers an invitation to contemplate the boundaries between what is seen and what is imagined. The artwork functions not just as a depiction of a landscape but also as an exploration of the semiotic interplay between nature and art.