Autumn in the Mountains

Høst i fjellet (22.12.2013)

Pastel on paper
Sigurd Bergmann

Painted on the 22nd of December, 2013, this luminous pastel captures Sigurd Bergmann’s reverence for the changing seasons — and perhaps, time itself. Høst i fjellet (“Autumn in the Mountains”) opens with rich ochres, russets, and coppers stretched across a glowing valley floor, tapering gently into the cool blues of a reflective water basin. The mountains beyond, dusted with the season’s first snow, rise in calm contrast to the bright open sky.

There’s a sense of stillness, of quiet flight — enhanced by the lone bird drifting through the pale air. The full date inscribed by the artist adds an unusual note of personal significance. Whether this was a day he remembered fondly or simply wanted to anchor, the result is a landscape that feels both vast and deeply grounded.