Natten, en hvilende kvinde med flagermusvinger 1743 - 1809

"Natten, en hvilende kvinde med flagermusvinger" (Night, a Resting Woman with Bat Wings) is a drawing by Danish artist Nicolai Abildgaard. Created between 1743 and 1809, the work depicts a reclining female figure with bat wings, draped in flowing fabric. The composition, reminiscent of Neoclassical aesthetics, utilizes soft lines and subtle shading to create a sense of ethereal beauty. The inclusion of the bat wings adds a touch of the fantastical, hinting at the mysterious nature of the night. The drawing is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.