De to huse og frugttræet 1880

"De to huse og frugttræet" is a black and white etching by Danish artist Carl Bloch, created in 1880. The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures a serene scene of a small courtyard between two houses, with a fruit tree in the foreground. Bloch's detailed etching style provides a sense of depth and tranquility, highlighting the textures of the wooden fence, foliage and brickwork. The minimalist composition of the artwork focuses the viewer's attention on the quiet atmosphere of the scene, suggesting a sense of domesticity and simplicity. This etching showcases Bloch’s exploration of everyday life in Denmark, as well as his mastery of the etching technique.