To italienske piger, den ene med et barn på armen 1836

"To italienske piger, den ene med et barn på armen" (Two Italian Girls, One with a Child on Her Arm) is a watercolor by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye. This 1836 artwork, housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts two young Italian girls, one holding a small child, standing against a neutral background. Rørbye's precise brushstrokes and light palette capture the subtle details of their simple clothing and everyday activities, offering a glimpse into the lives of women in 19th century Italy. The scene exudes a quiet realism, characteristic of Rørbye's style, which focused on capturing the daily lives of ordinary people.