Pigen med frøen 1901

"Pigen med frøen" (The Girl with the Frog) is a 1901 etching by Danish artist Frans Schwartz, known for his captivating and often whimsical depictions of the human figure. The artwork portrays a nude woman seated on a bed of reeds, with a large frog perched nearby. Schwartz's meticulous hatching technique creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the contrasting forms of the woman's body and the frog's textured skin. The delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of intimacy and mystery, leaving the viewer to contemplate the relationship between the two figures. This small-scale print, currently housed at the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, demonstrates Schwartz's mastery of etching and his ability to imbue everyday subjects with a sense of symbolic meaning.