Skovshovedkone, siddende 1836

This 1836 pencil drawing by Danish artist Christen Købke depicts a seated woman, possibly a peasant, known as a "Skovshovedkone" – a common name for women from a specific area in Denmark. The drawing, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is characterized by Købke's masterful use of line and shading, rendering a sense of realism and depth. Købke, known for his landscape and genre paintings, often incorporated everyday figures in his work, reflecting the social realities of his time. The composition, with its simple yet evocative lines, invites viewers to consider the daily life of a woman in rural Denmark.