Fra Folehaven. Et stengærde ved et skovbryn 1883

This landscape was painted by Thorvald Niss, capturing a winter scene of Folehaven. Notice the stone wall in the foreground; it is a boundary, a constructed division between spaces. Walls like these recur across time, from ancient Roman fortifications to the Great Wall of China, each a testament to humanity's impulse to define and protect territory. Consider how a wall, seemingly straightforward, evolves in meaning. In one context, it’s a symbol of safety and order; in another, it’s a barrier, evoking feelings of isolation or exclusion. Think of the Berlin Wall, once a stark emblem of ideological division, now a reminder of imposed separation. The wall here is a potent symbol, engaging viewers on a subconscious level, and prompting questions about what we choose to enclose and what we leave open.