Nordbakke 1860 - 1934

Alexander Blom created this artwork titled "Nordbakke," using etching. Notice how the composition directs your eye across the landscape, starting with the horse in the foreground, then moving towards the buildings, and ending with the distant hills. The precise lines of the etching create a detailed scene where each element seems carefully placed to guide the viewer. Blom uses a limited palette of black ink to create depth and texture. The dense network of lines forms shadows and highlights. Note how the etched lines give shape to the horse and the landscape, contrasting the smoothness of the open fields with the rough texture of the trees. The structure invites us to consider how Blom employs semiotic representation. The etching technique and the subject matter reflect a nostalgic return to rural scenes. It captures a sense of place and belonging.