Kvinden ved urnen 1767

"Kvinden ved urnen" (The Woman by the Urn) is a 1767 etching by Angelica Kauffmann, a prominent Neoclassical artist. The piece depicts a woman in a simple gown, her head resting on a large, ornately decorated urn. This pose evokes a sense of melancholy, suggesting a theme of mourning or loss. The etching's fine lines and delicate shading contribute to its overall sense of grace and refinement, characteristic of Kauffmann's style. The work, housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, showcases the artist's talent for capturing both emotional depth and aesthetic beauty in her subjects.