Stående model set forfra 1934

Henry Nielsen made this print called 'Stående model set forfra' using black ink. It's a bold, graphic image, all done with these stark contrasts. It’s all about the process, seeing how the ink hits the surface, splattering, and smearing. Look at the way the figure emerges from the dark strokes, almost fighting its way out of the shadows. The inky blacks form these strong vertical lines. There’s a real energy in the application, like Nielsen was wrestling with the image, trying to capture something fleeting. The face, especially, is a powerful focal point, rendered with a few simple strokes that somehow convey so much intensity. This reminds me of some of the German Expressionist prints, like Kirchner or Heckel, who were also exploring the raw, emotional potential of the medium. This piece reminds us that art is not just about what we see, but how we feel, and how the artist's touch can bring those feelings to life.