Bissekræmmeren og hans hund 1845

"Bissekræmmeren og hans hund" (The Peddler and his Dog) is a pen and ink drawing by Adolph Kittendorff, a Danish artist known for his depictions of everyday life. The artwork, dated 1845, depicts a peddler resting with his dog, while his cart is seen on the right, loaded with goods. The inscription on the milestone in the background hints at a specific location, adding a layer of realism to the scene. This small-scale drawing, measuring 97mm x 126mm, is currently housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The work exemplifies Kittendorff's talent for capturing the quiet moments of ordinary people, making it a poignant and relatable depiction of 19th-century Danish life.