To studier til "To kvinder slås om en mand" 1879 - 1910

Oluf Hartmann made this study for "Two Women Fighting Over a Man" using pen and ink on paper. The rapidly applied lines create a sense of immediacy, almost as if capturing a fleeting moment. The ink bleeds slightly into the paper, adding to the overall sense of dynamism. This material handling emphasizes the raw energy of the scene depicted: a brawl. The choice of pen and ink allowed Hartmann to work quickly and spontaneously, perfectly suited to capturing the intensity of human conflict. It’s worth thinking about how these choices set his work apart from more traditional approaches to art making, like academic painting. Hartmann seems less interested in formal polish, and more interested in exploring the psychology of social life. By focusing on materials and making, we gain a deeper appreciation for the ways in which artists engage with social issues, blurring the lines between fine art and the realities of human experience.