Lili læser 1861

"Lili læser" (Lili reads) is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Lorenz Frølich, created in 1861. This delicate artwork depicts a young girl, Lili, engrossed in a book, surrounded by a stack of books and scrolls. Frølich's masterful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the intricate details of the girl's clothing and the books she is surrounded by. The composition emphasizes the girl's focus and the quiet intensity of her engagement with the written word, capturing a timeless moment of childhood curiosity and learning. The drawing, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a beautiful example of Frølich's talent for capturing the everyday moments of life with sensitivity and realism.