Antik figurscene 1810 - 1873

"Antik figurscene" is a pencil sketch by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand, created between 1810 and 1873. This quick drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Marstrand's draftsmanship, capturing a moment of dramatic interaction between three figures. The figures are seemingly engaged in a narrative, possibly historical or mythological, with the central figure resting their head on a table, their body language conveying a sense of vulnerability or despair. This sketch, measuring 182 mm by 157 mm, offers a glimpse into Marstrand's artistic process, revealing his approach to composition and character development.