Spurveungen 1845

"Spurveungen" (1845) by Adolph Kittendorff (1820-1902) is a black and white lithograph depicting a young boy sitting at a table, seemingly concentrating on something in front of him. The piece, held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, utilizes intricate hatching to convey the textures of the boy's clothing, the wooden table, and the earthenware jug and box. This intimate scene, characteristic of Kittendorff's style, offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of children in the 19th century. The detail of the subject matter suggests a focus on realism and observation, typical of the Romantic period.