Stående kvindelig model med hænderne bag nakken 1907

Harald Giersing made this drawing of a standing female model with her hands behind her neck, with what looks like a soft graphite pencil, on paper. What strikes me first is the looseness and the confidence of the line. It’s like he’s thinking through the form as he draws, letting the pencil wander and explore. The texture of the paper comes through, giving the drawing a sense of immediacy, like we’re catching a glimpse of the artist’s process. Look at the way he renders the hands and the feet, these jagged, almost scribbled lines. They convey a sense of movement and energy, even though the model is standing still. It’s not about perfect representation, it’s about capturing the essence of the figure. It reminds me a bit of Matisse, that same love for line and form, but Giersing has his own distinct voice, a little rougher around the edges. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that art is a conversation, a constant exchange of ideas across time.