Portrait of Eline Marie Heger as a Child, Leaning on a Table, Looking at a Book 1818

This pencil drawing, "Portrait of Eline Marie Heger as a Child, Leaning on a Table, Looking at a Book," was created in 1818 by the Norwegian artist Johan Christian Dahl, known for his landscapes and his role in the development of Norwegian Romanticism. The artwork depicts a young girl, perhaps Dahl's daughter, in a contemplative pose, her hand resting on her chin as she looks intently at a book. Dahl captures the innocent curiosity and youthful energy of his subject with a subtle and realistic touch. The loose, expressive lines of the drawing contribute to the overall sense of immediacy and intimacy.