"Sovende Los" by Christian Kongstad Petersen

"Sovende Los" 1912

drawing

toned paper

ink drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Sovende Løve-ZOO-Hane" is a small ink drawing by Danish artist Christian Kongstad Petersen, dating back to 1912. The artwork depicts a sleeping lion, rendered in a simple yet expressive style, emphasizing the animal's form and texture. It is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This drawing, a delicate study of animal anatomy, exemplifies Petersen's artistic focus on realism and natural observation. The inscription, "20. August 1912 - Ch.P. Sovende Løve-ZOO-Hane," further highlights the work's connection to Petersen's personal artistic journey.