Illustration til "En moders barndomserindringer" 1872

F. Hendriksen created this illustration for "En moders barndomserindringer" using delicate lines to structure the composition. At first glance, the drawing captures a pastoral scene, but its organization reveals deeper structures. The figures are deliberately arranged to guide our eye through the composition, their placement and gestures creating implied lines that converge towards the door. Hendriksen destabilizes traditional perspectives by layering elements which flattens the scene. The use of line, not color, dictates depth and form. Light and shadow are created through hatching and cross-hatching, a technique that adds texture and complexity. Ultimately, this illustration transcends its narrative content. It serves as a meditation on form, line, and composition, inviting us to consider how these formal elements work together to create meaning and affect our perception. It reminds us that art is not just about what is depicted but how it is depicted.