Kvinder der samler brænde i en skov. 1905 - 1908

Othon Friesz made this drawing of women gathering wood in a forest using graphite on paper. At first glance, the composition seems almost chaotic, a dense network of lines forming trees and figures. But look closer, and you'll notice how Friesz uses line weight and direction to create depth. The stark contrast between the dark, quickly sketched figures and the lighter, more detailed trees creates a sense of the figures being part of the landscape, not separate from it. The eye is drawn to the center, where the women are working, their forms bent and engaged. This is a study in contrasts: between light and dark, activity and stillness, the human and the natural. The drawing challenges conventional notions of perspective, creating a space that feels both intimate and vast. Friesz is not just depicting a scene but inviting us to reflect on our place within the natural world.