Profilportræt af blomstermaleren C.D. Fritzsch. 1741 - 1841

P.C. Skovgaard rendered this profile portrait of the flower painter C.D. Fritzsch in an undated pencil drawing. The initial impression is one of brevity and directness, where the artist employs swift, confident lines to capture the essence of the sitter's features. Skovgaard’s approach to portraiture is evident in the economy of lines and the strategic use of shading to suggest depth and volume. The structural integrity of the composition lies in how the linear elements define the contours of the face, from the slope of the nose to the set of the jaw. This drawing, though modest in scale, engages with broader ideas about representation and perception. Note the texture of the paper and how its rough surface interacts with the graphite, adding a tactile dimension to the work. The minimalist approach invites us to consider the semiotic weight of each stroke and the artistic decision-making behind this seemingly simple portrayal.