Herfstbomen 1929

Fré Cohen made this print called 'Herfstbomen,' or 'Autumn Trees,' and it's like stepping into a shadowy dream. I imagine Cohen, probably in a state of reverie, scratching and etching to make this artwork! You can almost feel the cool, crisp air of autumn and the quiet rustle of leaves underfoot, can't you? It feels like a memory, hazy and indistinct, with the bare trees reaching up like fingers against a pale sky. The texture in this print is amazing. The lines create a sense of depth and distance, making the forest feel both inviting and a little mysterious. I love the way Cohen uses light and shadow to create a mood, the muted tones evoke a sense of melancholy. It reminds me of some of the early modernists, who were also exploring the relationship between nature and emotion. It's like a secret language, whispered across time and space, inviting us to listen closely.