Foliage
1899
Step into the quiet, mossy heart of a Swedish forest with Gustaf Fjæstad. He was so obsessed with nature that he moved to a remote cabin in Värmland, joining a group of artists who wanted to capture the soul of the landscape. Here, the rough bark of an ancient tree stands guard over a sea of green undergrowth, while delicate white lichen creeps along the branches like frost. Created during the Symbolist movement, this piece treats nature not just as a backdrop, but as a mysterious, living character full of mood and atmosphere.