Læsende dame 1882

"Læsende dame" (Reading Lady) is an 1882 etching by Danish artist Carl Bloch (1834-1890). This intimate scene captures a woman seated on a sofa, lost in a book. The composition is simple, with the figure dominating the foreground and a vase of flowers on a side table adding a touch of life and color. The use of shading and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, characteristic of Bloch's realist style. The artwork is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.