"Kiøbenhavns Skilderie", nr. 2 1785 - 1788

"Kiøbenhavns Skilderie", nr. 2, is an etching by Danish artist J.F. Clemens, created between 1785 and 1788. The print depicts a man operating an early camera obscura, a device that projects images onto a surface. This artwork offers a glimpse into the development of photography in the 18th century, capturing the fascination with this new technology. The scene shows the man carefully adjusting the camera obscura, while the projected image of two figures on a seesaw appears on the screen. This etching showcases the early stages of capturing and reproducing images, highlighting the artistic and scientific curiosity of the time. This work is part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection.