Landscape with Trees 1911

Here is the audio guide script about the artwork, as if written by Amy Sillman: I imagine Lili Elbe must have made this painting outdoors with oils and a small canvas—you can almost smell the linseed. It's so quiet. The soft palette of greens, blues, and pale yellows create a dreamy, peaceful mood. I can feel Elbe experimenting, trying to capture the essence of the landscape. The trees framing the scene are a bit wonky, not quite symmetrical, but full of character. They have that Cezanne-like quality; the paint seems brushed on like a memory. The way Elbe layered the colors is gorgeous. Look at how the strokes blend, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. You can feel Elbe feeling her way through each brushstroke. There’s something really special about the way artists see and interpret the world. Elbe’s painting reminds us that art is an ongoing conversation, a dialogue between artists and their materials and each other. Each painting adds something new to the story of painting.