En fiskerkone 1881

"En fiskerkone" (A fisherwoman) is a 1881 etching by Danish artist Carl Bloch (1834-1890). It's a small-scale portrait of a woman, framed by a simple white background, highlighting the subject with dramatic light and shadow. The etching is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, and showcases Bloch's skill in capturing the character of his subjects through detailed lines and nuanced shading. This piece showcases the artist's interest in portraying everyday life and the characters within it, echoing the realism movement of the period.