Læsende soldat 1848 - 1850

"Læsende soldat" (Reading Soldier) is a watercolor by Danish artist Carlo Dalgas, created between 1848 and 1850. The drawing, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a soldier seated on a cushion, reading a letter. The simple composition focuses on the soldier's contemplative expression, capturing a moment of quiet reflection amidst the possible turmoil of war. The use of muted colors and detailed rendering of the soldier's uniform add a sense of realism to the scene, making it an evocative portrayal of everyday life in 19th-century Denmark.