Landskab med å 1904

This is Johannes Groth’s, “Landscape with a Stream.” It's a monochromatic print that pictures a landscape, likely made sometime in the 19th century. I can only imagine what Groth was thinking when he made it. I see him outside somewhere, in a field, looking at these same trees. I think he's thinking about how much the light bounces off of them and how to capture it. Look closely! See how the etching marks build up to create texture, light, and shadow, bringing the landscape to life? It's like the landscape itself is emerging from the surface of the paper. Groth has really captured the feel of being outside. And it’s not just what is captured, but also how, which gives it such power. I can imagine other artists of this time doing similar, and being inspired by one another to explore landscape in this way. It is really inspiring! It makes me want to try something new in my studio.