Dybt inde i Skoven krydsede Vejene sig... 1895 - 1896

Fritz Syberg made this evocative drawing, "Dybt inde i Skoven krydsede Vejene sig..." or "Deep in the Forest, the Roads Intersected...", using ink on paper. The raw, immediate quality of the medium allows us to see Syberg's artistic process almost unedited. The stark black lines scratched hastily onto the page describe the trees with a minimum of fuss, while also capturing the density and depth of the forest. The stark contrast emphasizes the weight of the trees, the depth of the forest and the implied quietness and coolness of the scene. This work stands apart from more polished works of fine art. The artist has worked quickly, decisively, to capture a fleeting moment in time. Syberg's work reminds us that drawing is not just about the final image, but also about the act of seeing and recording the world around us. It's in these simple acts of making that art finds its most profound expression.