Svensk pige med et barn på skødet 1851

"Svensk pige med et barn på skødet" (Swedish girl with a child on her lap), is a 1851 pencil drawing by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand. This simple yet powerful depiction of a woman cradling a child, both dressed in traditional garb, showcases Marstrand's keen eye for detail and his talent for capturing everyday life in a poignant way. The delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of intimacy and warmth, evoking a sense of tenderness between the two figures. The drawing is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.