Karton til "Barselstuen" 1825 - 1873

"Karton til "Barselstuen" (Cartoon for "The Lying-in Room") (1825-1873) by Wilhelm Marstrand (1810-1873) depicts a gathering of women in a room. The drawing, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, uses a delicate blend of black and white, creating a sense of intimacy and domesticity. The scene, likely inspired by the artist's own experiences, portrays the warmth and camaraderie of a traditional Danish childbirth celebration. Marstrand's keen observation of everyday life, particularly the social interactions of women, is evident in this work, making it a valuable cultural document of 19th-century Danish society.