Portræt af en ung pige 1899

"Portræt af en ung pige" is an etching by Danish artist Axel Hou, created in 1899. The work, held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a young woman in profile, her gaze directed towards the viewer. The delicate lines of Hou's etching capture the subject's youthful features and the subtle details of her clothing, showcasing his mastery of this printmaking technique. The composition, with its emphasis on the subject's head and shoulders, creates a sense of intimacy and invites the viewer to connect with the young woman's enigmatic expression.