By Gunnar Norrman

Medium: Drypoint
Edition of 20
Year: 1957
Image Size: 4.5 x 7.83 inches

In Tallstammar (1957), Gunnar Norrman distills the essence of a northern forest into pure rhythm and light. The vertical trunks of tall pines stand in quiet alignment, their dark silhouettes casting long shadows across pale ground. Through subtle tonal shifts and precise drypoint technique, Norrman creates an image at once austere and lyrical—a meditation on solitude, balance, and the sculptural beauty of trees. The open spacing between forms gives the composition a sense of still air and endless distance, characteristic of Norrman’s deeply contemplative landscapes.