Bornholmsk skærgård ved Rø 1889 - 1893

Waldemar Bøhme created this landscape print of Bornholmsk skærgård ved Rø, using etching. Bøhme lived through a time of significant social and political change. His realistic approach to the landscape forgoes romanticism and explores a more rugged representation of the natural world. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the harshness of the environment, capturing the raw energy of the sea as it crashes against the rocky shore. There is a powerful contrast between the imposing, unyielding cliffs and the turbulent, ever-changing sea. The artist invites the viewer to contemplate our relationship with nature, reflecting on its ability to inspire awe and fear. With this etching, Bøhme encapsulates not only the physical attributes of a location, but also its emotional weight.