Värmland 1909

"Värmland" is a 1909 etching by Swedish artist Wanda Roose (1882-1956). The print depicts a lone pine tree silhouetted against a hazy sky, with a sliver of water visible in the bottom right corner. The minimal detail and muted tones give the artwork a sense of solitude and tranquility, characteristic of Roose's landscape prints. The composition emphasizes the verticality of the tree, drawing the viewer's eye upwards towards the sky. This minimalist style, characteristic of the early 20th-century, showcases the artist's mastery of the etching technique.