Jydsk bondestue 1868 - 1872

Hans Smidth's "Jydsk bondestue" (1868-1872), currently in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a detailed depiction of a Jutland farmhouse interior. The artwork showcases Smidth's talent for capturing everyday scenes with realistic precision. The drawing, done in grey wash, highlights the simplicity of the farmhouse living space, with its wooden furniture and sparsely decorated walls. This drawing offers viewers a glimpse into the modest lifestyle of rural Danish communities in the 19th century.