Landskab med udsigt mod højderyggen Höråsen. Öströö 1878 - 1881

Joakim Skovgaard made this pencil drawing, "Landskab med udsigt mod højderyggen Höråsen. Öströö," whose date is unknown, but is held at the SMK. The pale graphite lines on the cream paper create a simple, tranquil scene of the Höråsen ridge in Öströö. The subdued palette and delicate application evoke a mood of quiet contemplation. Skovgaard’s composition employs a structural approach by dividing the landscape into three horizontal bands: the foreground, the middle ground featuring the ridge, and the sky. This arrangement creates depth and invites the eye to explore each layer. The diagonal strokes in the foreground contrast with the more softly rendered ridge. The single windswept tree on the right acts as a visual pivot, drawing our attention to the subtle but powerful forces of nature shaping the landscape. Ultimately, Skovgaard captures a moment in time, rendered with an economy of means that invites viewers to contemplate the interplay between nature and representation. It offers a glimpse into Skovgaard's engagement with the landscape, reflecting the artist's internal landscape, where each line and shadow serves as both record and reflection.