Billedhuggeren Kai Nielsen hviler sig under arbejdet på Mads Rasmussens statue 1913

This charcoal and pastel drawing by Peter Hansen, titled "Billedhuggeren Kai Nielsen hviler sig under arbejdet på Mads Rasmussens statue," depicts sculptor Kai Nielsen taking a break while working on a statue of Mads Rasmussen. Created in 1913, the drawing captures Nielsen in a relaxed pose, highlighting the artist’s intimate connection to the creative process. Hansen’s use of shading and lines provides a sense of depth and movement, emphasizing the sculptor’s physicality and the dynamic nature of his work. The drawing's composition and expressive lines convey the artist’s admiration for his fellow creative, creating a poignant visual document of Danish artistic life in the early 20th century.