En maler ved sit staffeli 1840s

"En maler ved sit staffeli" (A Painter at his Easel) is a small pencil sketch by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, dating from the 1840s. The sketch depicts a seated figure, likely an artist, working on a canvas at an easel. This intimate and quick study is characteristic of Rørbye's work, showcasing his talent for capturing the essence of everyday life and artistic practice with delicate, expressive lines. The work is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.