By a Forest Lake

Ved et skogvann (2013)

Pastel and crayon on textured paper
Sigurd Bergmann

In Ved et skogvann — “By a Forest Lake” — Sigurd Bergmann brings us into a lush, secluded world where color and calm exist in perfect harmony. Created in 2013, this work blends expressive crayon strokes with soft pastels to evoke a moment of quiet presence beside a still forest lake, nestled among vibrant greenery and distant mountains.

Two mossy rocks rise from the water’s surface, their reflections shimmering gently in the light. Rich greens and earthy reds play against the deep blue shadows of a distant mountain ridge, while the sky above softens into calm tones of lavender and cloud-washed blue. A single bird in flight, nearly lost in the sky, connects earth and air — a subtle nod to freedom, solitude, and the unseen rhythms of the wild.

Painted late in Sigurd’s life, this piece reflects a mature, almost meditative vision — one that doesn’t seek to impress, but to invite. It is an homage to nature’s quiet magic, and the stillness that can only be found ved et skogvann.