Italiensk kvinde med en stor kurv på hovedet 1869

"Italiensk kvinde med en stor kurv på hovedet" is a pencil sketch on paper by Danish artist P.C. Skovgaard, created in 1869. This artwork depicts a woman from Italy, captured in profile, carrying a large basket on her head. Skovgaard's detailed and realistic style, characteristic of his work, portrays the woman's simple yet dignified pose, emphasizing the weight she carries both physically and perhaps metaphorically. The sketch showcases Skovgaard's keen observation of everyday life, and his interest in depicting people of different cultures. The artwork is currently part of the collection at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.