Illustration til Billeder og Vers af Julius Exner og Christian Winther 1862

"Illustration til Billeder og Vers af Julius Exner og Christian Winther" is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Julius Exner, dated 1862. The artwork, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a scene of street life with two boys engaged in a physical altercation, while an older man observes with a glass of wine in hand. The drawing captures the everyday interactions and social dynamics of 19th-century Denmark, highlighting the artist's ability to convey both humor and pathos in his work. Exner, renowned for his illustrations and satirical cartoons, often used his art to comment on societal issues and the follies of human behavior. This particular drawing, a small-scale work measuring 101 mm x 131 mm, offers a glimpse into the artist's keen observation of the world around him and his mastery of penmanship.