Ung strikkende pige i Sallingdragt, ser ud af et vindue 1849

Christen Dalsgaard's watercolor "Ung strikkende pige i Sallingdragt, ser ud af et vindue" (1849) depicts a young woman in traditional Salling clothing, seen from behind as she stands near a window. The woman's striped skirt and white blouse are rendered with detail, suggesting Dalsgaard's interest in capturing the clothing of the everyday Danish people. The composition is simple, placing the woman in the foreground, leaving the background largely undefined, creating a sense of depth and realism. This artwork is a fine example of Danish Realism, a style that emphasized ordinary life and subjects, popular in the 19th century.