En gammel skærsliber 1854

"En gammel skærsliber" is a lithograph by Danish artist Jacob Kornerup, created in 1854. The artwork depicts an elderly man, likely a scissor grinder, seated by his work cart with two dogs, in a landscape setting. This realistic depiction of a commonplace scene highlights the realism of the Danish Golden Age, a period characterized by detailed, everyday subjects. This artwork is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. The piece captures the essence of Danish realism with its detailed depiction of the man and his work tools in a picturesque landscape. "En gammel skærsliber" is a small-format work, measuring 221 mm x 215 mm, yet it powerfully presents the life of a working-class individual.