En ældre mand og en lille pige 1889 - 1899

Henrik Bornemann created this print, "An Elderly Man and a Little Girl," using etching. The composition is structured around contrasting light and shadow, creating a tenebrous atmosphere. The concentrated light source from the window throws the figures into sharp relief, emphasizing the textures of the room and the characters' forms. The old man, seated, is juxtaposed against the kneeling girl. The composition directs our gaze to the lines of the figures and the geometric forms of the furniture. The texture of the print, created through the etching process, adds depth. This domestic scene, carefully constructed, transcends a mere depiction of everyday life. It's a formal arrangement of shapes and tones, offering a play between darkness and illumination. The act of viewing becomes an active engagement with the artwork’s formal language, inviting us to decode the meaning.