Prøveplade: Gammel kone med antydet tørklæde 1899

"Prøveplade: Gammel kone med antydet tørklæde" (Test Plate: Old Woman with Suggested Scarf), created in 1899 by Danish artist Frans Schwartz, is a delicate pencil drawing depicting the profile of an elderly woman. The drawing's small size and simple composition emphasize the subject's weathered features and the subtle details of her clothing, highlighting Schwartz's skill in capturing the nuances of human expression. This piece is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The drawing exemplifies Schwartz's focus on realistic portrayal and his mastery of the pencil as a medium.