Jule- og nytårskort 1917

This Christmas and New Year card was made in 1917 by Axel Hou. Look at the fine lines of the etching, they seem to suggest a world of ethereal, otherworldly beings. I wonder what Hou was thinking as he worked on this? Perhaps he was thinking of the endless possibilities that lie in the realm of the imagination? The way the light radiates out from the angels, there’s a sense of hope, and perhaps a touch of melancholy, too. These angels kneeling on the clouds remind me of a stage set—maybe they are in a play? There is something inherently magical about the way the artist has used very simple means to suggest so much depth and emotion. I think what's so cool about art is how each artist adds their voice to the conversation.