Billede 2 1838

Lorenz Frølich created this black and white print, "Billede 2," which is housed here at the SMK. The print is dominated by the dynamism of two dogs engaged in what seems to be a playful fight, their forms intertwined in the center of the composition. Frølich uses line and form here to draw the eye to the physical interaction between the two animals. We see the muscular tension and fur texture rendered through varied line weights. The background's vertical lines create a stark contrast, pushing the dogs forward, while the overall composition is grounded by horizontal lines suggesting flooring. The choice of a monochrome palette simplifies the scene to emphasize line and form. It invites a semiotic reading of the subject itself: dogs are cultural symbols of loyalty, companionship, or even the wild, untamed aspects of nature. Here, their animated interaction underscores the theme of instinct and relationship.