Der er det! råbte hun og strakte Hånden ud... 1901

Fritz Syberg made this drawing with ink on paper, it’s called “Der er det! råbte hun og strakte Hånden ud…” which roughly translates to “There it is! she shouted and stretched out her hand…”. The scratchy lines here really capture a sense of movement, you can almost feel the woman’s excitement as she points towards something unseen, maybe a lover or a child. The quick, almost frantic lines make the whole scene feel alive, like a snapshot of a fleeting moment. Look how Syberg uses the hatching to create depth and shadow, it's like he’s sketching not just what he sees, but also what he feels, you know? The raw energy reminds me of Egon Schiele's drawings, that same immediacy, that same willingness to leave the messy bits in. It’s like Syberg is saying, “Here’s the raw stuff, the unedited version,” and there's something really honest and compelling about that. Art isn't about perfection, it's about capturing a feeling.