Gammel Køgegaard 1861 - 1935

Axel Holm created this artwork, "Gammel Køgegaard," using etching techniques. The composition is immediately striking: the river acts as a central void, framed tightly by dense foliage on either side. Holm's meticulous use of line and texture evokes a range of tonal values. The dark and light play creates an interplay of depth and surface, drawing the viewer's eye along the river's path. Here Holm destabilizes the conventional landscape by positioning the viewer within the landscape, rather than in a detached observation point. The formal structure suggests the theories of perception that challenge fixed perspectives. The formal structure invites us to reflect on the constructed nature of vision and the ways in which artists can challenge and redefine our understanding of space. This piece is not merely a landscape but an exploration of how we perceive and interact with the world around us.