Svigersønnen 1840 - 1843

"Svigersønnen" (Son-in-law) is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand from 1840-1843. The drawing portrays a scene of everyday life in Denmark, depicting three figures, a man in a top hat, a middle-aged man, and a woman in a traditional dress. Marstrand, known for his detailed depictions of Danish society, captures the nuances of social interaction and the character of the figures through simple lines and subtle shading. This small-scale sketch, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into Marstrand's artistic process and the everyday lives of his contemporaries.