Faster Cathrine 1884

"Faster Cathrine" is a 1884 etching by Danish artist Niels Skovgaard (1858-1938). The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a woman in profile seated and looking towards the viewer's right. Skovgaard's use of dark tones and fine lines creates a sense of depth and intimacy in the composition. The etching exemplifies Skovgaard's mastery of the medium and his penchant for capturing the human form with nuance and sensitivity.