Drengen og solen 1863

"Drengen og solen" (The Boy and the Sun) is an etching by Danish artist Otto Haslund, created in 1863. The print depicts a young boy, partially hidden behind a leafy bush, gazing out at a distant sunset. The composition focuses on the solitary figure of the boy, emphasizing his quiet contemplation of the natural world. The work demonstrates Haslund's skill in capturing the delicate details of nature and the quiet beauty of everyday scenes, a hallmark of his artistic style. This etching, now part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Haslund's sensitivity to the human experience and his artistic exploration of the interplay between nature and humanity.