Sub Tegmine

About this work

This print shows a tangled forest floor with gnarled tree roots and branches sprawling across the ground. The trees loom overhead, their thick trunks and crisscrossing limbs creating a dark, shadowy canopy. The scene looks wild and overgrown, with patches of grass and dirt barely visible beneath the heavy growth. The artist used a scratchy, textured style that makes the lines look almost like etched marks. This technique gives the whole scene a rough, almost sketchy feel, as if the trees are fighting for space. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like it.