Mountain, Lake & Sky 1948

This is 'Mountain, Lake & Sky', a print made by Bernard A. Kohn. Here, the mountain looms, a solid mass dominating the scene, its reflection blurring into the water. The sky, rendered in a similar manner, is populated with sparse clouds, adding a sense of quietude. Mountains, throughout history, have been seen as symbols of stability, endurance, and spiritual elevation. Think of Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, or Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. These earthly masses are often represented as sites of divine revelation, places that invite contemplation and introspection. The interplay between the mountain and its reflection, a motif frequently encountered in art, mirrors the relationship between the tangible and the intangible, the real and the ideal. Like Narcissus gazing at his reflection, we are drawn to find a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us, in this mirrored image. The mountain and its reflection invite us to contemplate the cyclical nature of existence, where forms dissolve and re-emerge, echoing through time and memory.