En havfrue pegende op mod solen 1743 - 1809

This ink drawing by Danish artist Nicolai Abildgaard, titled "En havfrue pegende op mod solen," depicts a mermaid reaching towards the sun. Created between 1743 and 1809, the drawing showcases Abildgaard's skill in capturing a sense of movement and grace in a simple, yet evocative composition. The figure's pose and the radiating rays of the sun evoke a sense of hope and aspiration, perhaps referencing the mythology surrounding mermaids and their connection to the sea and its mysteries.