Næste dag var det et velsignet dejligt Vejr... 1928

Editor: Here we have Fritz Syberg’s 1928 ink drawing, "Næste dag var det et velsignet dejligt Vejr…", which translates to "The Next Day the Weather Was Blessed and Lovely..." It depicts a hazy, watery scene. There's a sense of tranquility, despite the frenetic, almost scribbled lines. What’s your take? What grabs you when you look at this? Curator: Oh, I feel drawn into its whimsical, almost dreamlike quality. Look at the obsessive, restless lines! Syberg is known for his deep connection to nature. I imagine him sitting by the water's edge, almost possessed, channeling the feeling of the day directly through his pen. Do you feel that? The joy, the light, dancing on the water, vibrating in the foliage. He is sketching, yes, but the energy of it makes me want to hum a tune and tap my foot to keep beat! Editor: It’s interesting you say that; I definitely see that energy, but it almost verges on chaotic to me. Curator: Exactly! It's that delicious tension between order and chaos. The reality of nature is that everything seems still on the surface. But underneath, it's teaming with energy, isn't it? It’s an expression of pure joie de vivre! And what better way to capture joy than with immediacy of a sketch, capturing a feeling as you experience it. Editor: I hadn't thought of it that way, but now that you mention it, that perspective really opens up the piece. I love how Syberg captures not just what he *sees* but how he *feels*. Curator: Exactly! Art becomes less about representation, and more about feeling... which may be why, looking at the original work, a little sunshine comes to mind and I find I am smiling. Editor: It makes you wonder what exactly was in the "lovely weather" to move him to expression... Food for thought!