Illustration til "Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn" af Hey 1834

This pen and ink illustration by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, created in 1834, depicts a scene of two men working in front of a barn. The detailed drawing, part of a series for a children's book, showcases Rørbye's talent for capturing everyday life. The simple composition with its focus on the figures and their activities, combined with the numerous birds flitting around the barn, evokes a sense of rural tranquility. The work, currently housed at the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into the Danish countryside of the 19th century.