Studier af fanger fra Forbedringshuset by Martinus Rørbye

Studier af fanger fra Forbedringshuset 1833

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"Studier af fanger fra Forbedringshuset" (Studies of Prisoners from the Penitentiary) is a pencil drawing on paper by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, dated 1833. The drawing depicts four prisoners from the Forbedringshuset (Penitentiary) in Copenhagen, Denmark, in their prison garb. This work is a testament to Rørbye's keen observation of everyday life and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects in a few simple lines. The drawing is housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark) in Copenhagen.

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