Udkast til Skjolds kamp med bjørn 1852

This preliminary sketch titled "Udkast til Skjolds kamp med bjørn" (Draft for Shield's Fight with a Bear), created in 1852 by Danish artist Lorenz Frølich, depicts a scene of a man battling a bear. The drawing is done in pencil and showcases Frølich's skill in capturing movement and form. The sketch, housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides insight into the artist's creative process and his exploration of historical and mythological subjects.