Hønsene fodres 1810 - 1873

"Hønsene fodres" (The Hens are Fed) is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand, created between 1810 and 1873. The artwork depicts a man in a doorway, his hand extended outwards. The drawing, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a fine example of Marstrand's distinctive style, known for its detailed and expressive lines. Marstrand often focused on everyday life, using his art to capture the essence of Danish society in the 19th century. The drawing's small size, measuring 180 mm by 140 mm, highlights the intimacy and realism of Marstrand's approach.