See im Abendlicht 1911

Christian Rohlfs made this drawing of a lake in the evening light with pastel. It’s like he’s chasing a feeling, not just depicting a scene. The way the colors vibrate against each other, the blues and oranges, creates this hazy, dreamlike effect. Up close, you can see the texture of the pastel on the paper, those little crumbs of pigment. Look at how the land in the background bleeds into the sky. This isn’t about sharp edges or perfect representation; it’s about capturing the mood of the moment. See how the strokes of pastel create texture in the lower part of the image, almost like tall grass? Rohlfs reminds me of Emil Nolde in his commitment to expressive color and a kind of raw immediacy. But in the end, art is always a conversation. Each artist brings their own voice to the table, adding to the mix, challenging our assumptions. Rohlfs invites us to see the world through his eyes.