Kunstnerens fader læsende 1810 - 1848

"Kunstnerens fader læsende" (The Artist's Father Reading) is a pencil drawing by Christen Købke, created between 1810 and 1848. The intimate portrait depicts the artist's father seated in a chair, engrossed in a book. This simple yet powerful sketch is a testament to Købke's early artistic development and his ability to capture the essence of his subject through delicate lines and subtle shading. The artwork, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Købke's keen eye for detail and his fascination with the ordinary moments of life.