En svane på sort baggrund. Dekorativt udkast. 1817 - 1875

"En svane på sort baggrund. Dekorativt udkast" (A swan on a black background. Decorative draft), a watercolor by Danish artist P.C. Skovgaard (1817-1875), is a small work showcasing a single swan with outstretched neck against a black background. The swan is depicted in a stylized manner, with delicate, almost decorative lines defining its form, highlighting the artist's meticulous attention to detail. This piece exemplifies Skovgaard's skill in capturing the beauty of nature, particularly in the realm of animal and plant life, within a minimalist yet captivating composition. It is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen.