"Kiøbenhavns Skilderie", nr. 4 1785 - 1788

"Kiøbenhavns Skilderie", nr. 4, a 1785 - 1788 etching by J.F. Clemens, depicts a man sitting at a table, seemingly using a camera obscura to project an image onto a wall. The image on the wall shows a figure with wings flying, and other figures in the background. The artist's meticulous detail in capturing the artist's studio, and the play of light and shadow, is characteristic of his work, as this piece offers a glimpse into the artistic process during the late 18th century. The etching highlights the ingenuity and creativity of artists in the 1700s, who employed technical innovations in their artistic practice. This work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a fascinating window into the world of art creation and technological advancements of the era.