Studier af en forbedringshusfange 1832

"Studier af en forbedringshusfange" (Studies of a Penitentiary Prisoner) is a 1832 watercolor and pencil drawing by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, who was active during the Romantic period. The artwork depicts three men in various poses, highlighting their clothing and facial expressions, likely depicting real inmates at the time. This study, now part of the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst collection, offers insight into Rørbye's observational skills and provides a glimpse into the lives of Danish prisoners in the 19th century.