Musefælden 1857 - 1946

"Musefælden" (The Mousetrap) is an etching by Danish artist Viggo Jastrau, created between 1857 and 1946. The artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a still life composition with a mouse caught in a cage, surrounded by everyday objects such as bottles, a kettle, and a bowl. The somber, monochromatic tones and intricate detail of the etching contribute to its powerful sense of realism and evoke a melancholic mood. Jastrau's "Musefælden" is an evocative example of the artist's skill in capturing the essence of everyday life, imbued with a sense of symbolism and quiet observation.