Begraafplaats van Casteau 1895

Auguste Danse created this etching, *Begraafplaats van Casteau*, with somber precision. The composition is divided into distinct horizontal layers—foreground, middle ground and background—with tones of grey which evoke a quiet, contemplative mood. Danse uses light and shadow to define the architectural forms and to create depth within the scene. The sharp, linear details of the gravestones contrast with the softer, more diffuse rendering of the sky, giving a sense of immediacy. The formal structure of the print encourages us to reflect on mortality and memory. It's a semiotic landscape, where symbols like the crosses atop the graves speak to cultural codes of death and remembrance. The artwork destabilizes a sense of time, inviting ongoing interpretation.