En kvinde, der ligger på knæ, holdende en genstand i den udstrakte højre hånd 1743 - 1809

This ink drawing, titled "En kvinde, der ligger på knæ, holdende en genstand i den udstrakte højre hånd," is a study by Danish artist Nicolai Abildgaard, completed between 1743 and 1809. The work depicts a woman kneeling and reaching forward with her right hand towards an object on the ground. The drawing, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Abildgaard's skill in capturing the human form and its subtle movements. The artist's use of line and shading gives the figure a sense of depth and realism, hinting at a narrative that invites viewers to interpret the woman's actions and the object she reaches for.