En vej mellem klitter mod havet 1890 - 1891

Claude Emile Schuffenecker created this image, "En vej mellem klitter mod havet," which translates to "A Path Between Dunes Towards the Sea," on paper. Notice how Schuffenecker uses soft pastels to construct a landscape that feels both present and dissolving before our eyes. The horizon line, where the sky meets the dunes, is rendered in gentle strokes of blue and ochre, barely distinct. The composition is divided into horizontal bands. The lower band of land rises from the bottom of the image in an upward movement. These banks are delineated not by sharp lines, but by subtle shifts in color and tone. The artist guides us between the banks, suggesting an ever-changing interplay between land and sea. This reflects the Symbolist interest in evoking subjective emotional states. The lack of clear outlines and the emphasis on color contribute to a sense of impermanence. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting us to reflect on the transient nature of the landscape. Schuffenecker captures not just a physical place, but also a feeling, an experience, leaving us with a sense of the sublime.