Woodscape. Autumn
1897
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1897
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Woodscape. Autumn is a 1897 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white image shows a forest floor with tall, thin trees lining a narrow path. The ground looks rough, with patches of grass and shadows stretching across it. A few small shapes in the distance might be people or animals, but they’re blurry. The painting uses bold brushstrokes to show light and dark areas, making the trees stand out. The rough texture gives it a gritty, almost sketchy feel. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint for texture like this.
