Arkitektonisk motiv 1796 - 1883

"Arkitektonisk motiv" (Architectural Motif) is a lithograph created by Danish artist Frederik Schepelern between 1796 and 1883. It depicts a collection of architectural fragments, such as a broken column capital and various blocks, scattered on a grassy ground, creating a sense of ruin and decay. The use of a delicate line and shading, combined with the subject matter, suggests a Romantic interest in the past and the beauty of the fallen. Currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, the drawing highlights Schepelern's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of architectural forms through a simple yet powerful composition.