#46476 Andre Brasilier

The composition presents a stylized woodland scene dominated by a monochromatic palette of blues and blacks. A group of riders on horseback traverses the foreground, their forms rendered as dark silhouettes against the lighter background. The trees are depicted with stark verticality, their branches extending outwards in a repetitive pattern that creates a sense of density and enclosure.
The artist employed a technique that suggests woodcut or etching, evidenced by the distinct lines and textured surface. A band of pinkish-red appears near the horizon line, offering a subtle contrast to the prevailing cool tones and potentially indicating a sunset or dawn. The ground is not clearly defined, contributing to an overall feeling of abstraction and dreamlike quality.
The riders’ anonymity and their procession through the woods evoke themes of journey, transition, and perhaps even ritualistic movement. Their dark forms suggest a sense of mystery or foreboding, while the uniformity of the trees could symbolize conformity or a loss of individuality. The limited color range reinforces this feeling of austerity and isolation.
The work’s simplicity and repetition lend it a graphic quality, almost like an illustration from a fable or myth. It is not so much about depicting a specific place as it is about conveying a mood – one of quiet contemplation tinged with melancholy and the suggestion of something unseen lurking within the depths of the forest.