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Over Lake and River, 1904 (coloured pencil on paper)
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Over Lake and River, 1904 (coloured pencil on paper)
OVR358715 Over Lake and River, 1904 (coloured pencil on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 44x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: the old hag represent the Plague while the man begs for his life; the hag kills the man once he has transported her over the river; ); Photo © O. Vaering
Media ID 24725710
© O. Vaering / Bridgeman Images
Fairytale Grim Reaper Narrative Reflection Rowing Boat
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This print titled "Over Lake and River, 1904" by Theodor Severin Kittelsen evokes a hauntingly beautiful narrative. In this coloured pencil on paper masterpiece, we are transported to a mystical world where the realms of life and death intertwine. The scene unfolds with an elderly man in a rowing boat, desperately pleading for his life as he ferries an enigmatic old hag across the river. Symbolizing the Plague, she represents imminent doom and despair. As their journey progresses, tension fills the air. With meticulous attention to detail, Kittelsen's illustration captures both the serene beauty of nature and the grim reality of mortality. The towering mountains loom majestically in the background while shimmering reflections dance upon the lake's surface. Through this thought-provoking artwork, we are invited into a fairytale-like realm that explores themes of prayer, reflection, and ultimately death itself. The presence of a grim reaper figure reminds us of our own mortality and forces us to confront our deepest fears. This powerful image from Fine Art Finder is not just a mere drawing; it is an invitation to contemplate life's fragility and embrace its fleeting moments. It serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness there can be profound beauty found within art's narrative brushstrokes or in this case - coloured pencil lines.
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