Siddende kone set fra ryggen 1851

"Siddende kone set fra ryggen" is a watercolor drawing by Danish artist Christen Dalsgaard, created in 1851. The artwork, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a woman seated on a chair, viewed from behind. Dalsgaard's masterful use of watercolor, evident in the subtle shades of gray and orange, highlights the details of the woman's clothing, from the intricate fan in her hand to the stripes of her skirt. The simplicity of the composition, focused on the woman's form and the chair, gives a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. This piece, characteristic of Dalsgaard's realist style, offers a glimpse into 19th-century Danish life.