I Sildetiden 1880s

"I Sildetiden" (The Herring Season) is a black and white lithograph created in the 1880s by Adolph Kittendorff, a Danish artist known for his depictions of everyday life. This work, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases a bustling scene of women selling herring at a market. Kittendorff meticulously renders the textures of the fish, baskets, and clothing, capturing a snapshot of the daily life and commerce of the time. "I Sildetiden" is a valuable historical and cultural artifact, offering a glimpse into the social and economic activities of the 19th century in Denmark.