Randkløv. Bornholm 1818

Søren L. Lange made this drawing of Randkløv, Bornholm with pencil and grey wash. The composition is dominated by towering, orthogonal rock formations. Lange masterfully uses line and tone to evoke a sense of depth and monumentality. The eye is drawn into the composition through the contrasting light and shadow of the rocky landscape. The pencil and wash medium allows for subtle gradations, enhancing the textures of the stone. We might consider this drawing in the context of structuralism, as Lange meticulously captures the geological structure. The forms suggest a human attempt to bring order and meaning through categorization, yet the wild, untamed natural world resists such impositions. In this way, the drawing challenges any fixed meaning of nature. The enduring relevance of Lange's work lies in its ability to invite ongoing interpretation, highlighting the dynamic interaction between human perception and the natural world.