En vægter hjælper en herre ind ad et vindue 1787

This humorous drawing, "En vægter hjælper en herre ind ad et vindue" (A watchman helps a gentleman through a window) by Danish artist Nicolai Abildgaard, depicts a scene of two figures, one standing on the shoulders of another, attempting to climb through an open window. The drawing’s humorous nature and attention to detail are characteristic of Abildgaard’s work, which often satirized social customs and human foibles. The artwork is a pen and wash drawing, a popular medium in the 18th century, and is housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen. This drawing exemplifies Abildgaard’s mastery of composition and his ability to capture the essence of a moment in a single, expressive sketch.