Scene med to figurer 1743 - 1809

This delicate pencil drawing, "Scene med to figurer," by Nicolai Abildgaard, is a study in classical figural composition. Created between 1743 and 1809, the piece depicts a nude male figure seated on a draped throne-like structure. He is observed by a standing female figure who is arranging flowers in a basket. The inclusion of a classical bust in the background underscores the artist's interest in historical motifs, which are characteristic of his Neoclassical style. The drawing, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Abildgaard's masterful use of line and his exploration of human form.