Ride Ranke 1861

"Ride Ranke" (1861) is a pencil and wash drawing by Danish artist Lorenz Frølich (1820-1908). The drawing depicts a man seated in a chair with a young girl standing before him. The man's hand is on the girl's shoulder, and she is looking up at him. The drawing is in the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark. The composition and subject matter of this work exemplify the artistic style of the mid-19th century, which often focused on depictions of daily life and everyday moments. The work conveys a sense of intimacy and connection between the two figures, highlighting a father-daughter relationship.