Studie efter attisk gravrelief 1880s

"Studie efter attisk gravrelief" is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard, dating back to the 1880s. The artwork, housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a study of an Attic grave relief, focusing on the detailed rendering of the figures' postures and drapery. The drawing exemplifies Skovgaard's keen interest in classical art and his meticulous approach to capturing form and detail. This study, a testament to his artistic development, reveals his fascination with ancient Greek art and his skill in rendering figures with both accuracy and expressiveness.