Et besøg 1749 - 1790

"Et besøg" (A Visit) is an etching by Danish artist Erik Pauelsen, created between 1749 and 1790. This small, intimate artwork, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a scene of social interaction. A group of figures, including women and a child, stand in a room, seemingly greeting a man standing just outside the doorway. The etching's simple lines and the use of light and shadow create a sense of realism and a glimpse into everyday life of the time.