Prøveblad i stylografi med portræthoveder, bonde til hest m.m. 1845

This 1845 "Prøveblad i stylografi med portræthoveder, bonde til hest m.m." by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand is a small, yet detailed, stylus drawing. The work features several portraits including a self-portrait of the artist, a peasant on horseback, and a figure in the foreground. The artwork is a good example of the artist's skilled use of line and tone to create a sense of depth and volume in the figures. The drawing is also a testament to Marstrand's keen observation of the human form and his interest in everyday life. It's a captivating snapshot of life in Denmark during the 19th century and can be seen at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.