Markedshandlende 1740 - 1790

"Markedshandlende" (Market Woman) is a drawing by Johann Christian Brand, a Danish artist known for his detailed depictions of everyday life. This small-scale work, measuring just 114 mm x 85 mm, showcases Brand's ability to capture the essence of his subject with a few precise lines. The image depicts a woman carrying a basket on her back, likely filled with goods she intends to sell at the market. Her stoic expression and determined posture convey the hardships of a working-class life in 18th-century Denmark. The piece is a fine example of Brand's keen eye for detail and his ability to render realistic scenes with subtle but evocative strokes.