Tudsen 1845

"Tudsen" is a detailed pen and ink drawing by Adolph Kittendorff, depicting a toad resting beneath a large mushroom in a field of grass. Created in 1845, this small-scale artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Kittendorff's meticulous approach to naturalism. The delicate hatching and shading give the drawing a sense of depth and realism, capturing the subtle textures of the toad's skin and the intricate details of the surrounding foliage. Kittendorff's focus on the intimate details of the natural world makes this drawing a captivating example of Danish animal studies in the 19th century.