Vignet til et nytårsdigt 1870 - 1876

This anonymous vignette, created between 1870 and 1876, features a cherub holding a banner proclaiming “1878” against a backdrop of a rising sun and birds in flight. The right side of the composition is dominated by a bearded older man and an hourglass nestled in decorative floral motifs. The piece, which is on display at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a small, intricate artwork that captures the essence of time passing and the hopefulness of a new year. The artist's skill in capturing the delicate details and intricate patterns adds a sense of beauty to the vignette.