En kystskov 1896

Agnes Slott-Møller created this pencil drawing of a coastal forest, or *En kystskov*, in 1896. The forest itself is a powerful symbol, deeply rooted in our collective consciousness. Across cultures, forests have represented mystery, refuge, and the untamed aspects of the human psyche. In Norse mythology, for example, the forest was seen as a liminal space, a boundary between the human world and the realm of the gods and supernatural beings. In this drawing, the trees stand as silent witnesses, their forms blurred and indistinct, inviting us to project our own emotions and memories onto the scene. We see reflected, perhaps, a longing for the serenity of nature, or a primal fear of being lost in the wild. The forest, in this sense, becomes a mirror reflecting our innermost thoughts and feelings, connecting us to the archetypal experiences of humanity. The image's power engages viewers on a deep, subconscious level.