(op)rids af en ornamenteret stage 1780s

Nicolai Abildgaard's " (op)rids af en ornamenteret stage" is a detailed pencil drawing from the 1780s that depicts a design for an ornamented stage. This preliminary sketch, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the meticulous detail characteristic of Abildgaard's style. The drawing depicts a three-tiered base, adorned with intricate classical motifs and culminating in a winged figure. The design for the stage, which is highly ornamental, is typical of Abildgaard's approach to decorative arts. This artwork provides a glimpse into the creative process of a prominent Danish artist during the 18th century.