Ung pige i sofa 1860s

"Ung pige i sofa" (Young Girl on a Sofa) is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Hans Smidth, created in the 1860s. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a young girl seated with her arm resting on the back of a sofa. Executed in a delicate and nuanced style, the drawing showcases Smidth's skill in capturing the subtle nuances of human form and expression. The work offers a glimpse into the artist's practice of figure studies, which were essential for his later academic paintings.