Der ude i Sneen sad en Kone i lange sorte Klæder... 1898

Fritz Syberg created this pen and ink drawing titled 'Out in the Snow Sat a Woman in Long Black Clothes...' sometime in the late 19th century. Syberg was part of the Funen Painters, a community of Danish artists who turned to local landscapes and peasant life for inspiration, yet this image seems to lean into the realm of fairy tales. The artwork presents two women in a stark, snowy landscape, their interaction filled with emotional weight. The woman in black sits heavily, embodying grief or despair, while the other stands in confrontation, her posture conveying a sense of plea. This contrast in their attire and body language speaks to a complex narrative, possibly exploring themes of loss, longing, and the roles women play in times of emotional crisis. The handwritten text beneath the image adds another layer, suggesting a sorrowful dialogue between the two figures, one perhaps seeking solace or retribution. In a world that often silences women's voices, Syberg offers a space for their grief to be seen.