Moder med diende barn, t.h. tændt lys 1810 - 1873

"Moder med diende barn, t.h. tændt lys" (Mother with a Nursing Child, a Lit Candle on the Right) is a pen and ink drawing by the Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand, created between 1810 and 1873. The artwork depicts a mother seated in a chair, gently nursing her infant. The intimate scene is illuminated by a candle on a table in the background, highlighting the soft curves of the figures and creating a sense of warmth and domesticity. Marstrand's skillful use of hatching and cross-hatching adds depth and texture to the drawing, capturing the delicate details of the mother's clothing and the child's soft features. This work is characteristic of Marstrand's focus on everyday life and the tender moments of family.