Og saa blev Ællingen taget paa Prøve... 1928

Fritz Syberg's "Og saa blev Ællingen taget paa Prøve..." is a pen and ink drawing created in 1928. It depicts a woman sitting by a fireplace, likely engaged in needlework, while a small child rests in a crib in the foreground. The drawing, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Syberg's talent for capturing the quiet moments of everyday life with a subtle yet expressive touch. This intimate scene is a hallmark of his stylistic approach, capturing the warmth and simplicity of a domestic setting. Syberg, a renowned Danish artist known for his realist and impressionistic styles, often depicted rural life and its characters in his works.