Store Kannikestræde 1914

This etching shows Store Kannikestræde and was made by Adolph Larsen sometime in the late 19th or early 20th century. It's incredible, right? I wonder what it was like for Larsen to capture this street scene. I picture him carefully preparing his plate, then meticulously etching each line, probably using a magnifying glass to get all those tiny details. The cobblestones really draw me in. Can you see how each stone is individually rendered, creating this amazing sense of depth and texture? And the posters plastered on the side of the building – they give you a glimpse into the everyday life of the people who lived there. I love how the buildings are so solid and present, yet there's a softness to the light. This etching reminds me of the work of Whistler, both artists are masters of capturing atmosphere and mood. It really makes you think about how artists are always building on the work of those who came before them. Larsen was definitely part of that conversation, taking what he learned from others and making it his own.