Trees at Night 1889 - 1899

Armand Séguin made this print, Trees at Night, on a sheet using etching. Séguin, who was born in 1869 and died in 1903, lived during a period of significant social and artistic transformation. As a Post-Impressionist, he sought to capture subjective impressions rather than strict realism. This work departs from traditional landscape art. It has an expressive, emotional quality. The trees aren't just trees; they evoke a mood. Séguin uses the dark of the night to explore themes of isolation and introspection, reflecting on the experience of living in a rapidly changing world. The ethereal quality of the scene reminds us of the transient nature of life and the mysteries of the natural world. The print resonates with anyone who has found themselves alone in nature, contemplating the bigger questions of existence. It transforms the forest into a space for personal reflection.