Fanger fra Forbedringshuset 1833

"Fanger fra Forbedringshuset" (Prisoners from the Penitentiary) is a sketch by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, created in 1833. The drawing, housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts various individuals, likely prisoners, through a series of portrait-like sketches. The detail and expressiveness of the pen and ink work capture the individual character of each subject, offering a glimpse into the lives of those confined within the penitentiary system. Rørbye's interest in social commentary and the human condition is evident in this work, which captures a moment of observation and reflection.