Ved vintertid 1899

“Ved vintertid,” or “Wintertime,” is an etching made by Søren Lund. Lund, who lived from 1852 to 1933, created this image during a period of significant social and economic change in Denmark. Here, a man on a horse-drawn sleigh navigates a snow-covered landscape. In the background, the steeple of a village church rises above the trees, a subtle nod to the cultural importance of religion and the traditional rural way of life. The muted tones and delicate lines evoke a sense of quiet solitude, while the presence of the working man and horses speaks to the realities of labor and survival in a winter landscape. In this image, Lund evokes a feeling of nostalgia for a simpler time, a common sentiment during periods of rapid modernization. The artwork invites us to contemplate the relationship between humans and nature, and the enduring power of the land to shape our identities and experiences.