Og Vinteren blev saa kold saa kold 1928

Fritz Syberg made this drawing, titled "Og Vinteren blev saa kold saa kold", or, "And the Winter became so cold, so cold" with ink on paper, though when, exactly, we don't know. What I find immediately striking is the hatching technique Syberg uses to create depth and texture. It’s a reminder that artmaking is a process of layering, of building something from simple marks. Look closely at the sky; notice the directional lines, almost like a curtain of rain or a gust of wind. It gives the scene a sense of movement. I love how this contrasts with the stillness of the snow-covered landscape. The ink is applied with varying pressure, creating lines that range from delicate whispers to bold statements. This reminds me a little of some of Van Gogh’s drawings, that shared intensity of mark-making to capture a feeling or a mood, less about representing what's in front of you and more like a conversation with it. In the end, it’s all about that conversation, isn’t it?