Italiensk fragtvogn 1899

"Italiensk fragtvogn," a pen and ink drawing by Peter Hansen, is a simple yet evocative portrayal of a horse-drawn cart, likely captured during the artist's travels in Italy in 1899. The composition focuses on the cart's wooden frame, its wheels, and the horse's hindquarters, highlighting the functional aspects of this mode of transport. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle washes create a sense of realism, capturing the details of the cart's construction and the horse's harness. This drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into everyday life in Italy at the turn of the 20th century.