Studier af kvinde, der bærer vand. Portugal 1911

"Studier af kvinde, der bærer vand" (Studies of a Woman Carrying Water) is a charcoal drawing by French artist Othon Friesz, created in 1911. The drawing depicts a woman carrying a large pot on her head and another smaller one in her hand, showcasing the artist's interest in capturing the everyday life of the people of Portugal. Friesz's use of bold, expressive lines and a sense of movement conveys the weight of the pots and the woman's effort. The drawing is part of a series of studies made during his travels through Portugal, demonstrating Friesz's fascination with the country's culture and landscape. The drawing is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.