Skipperkonen Anne Sørensen fra Vesterby på Læsø 1847

This pencil drawing by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye depicts a woman from Læsø, Denmark. The drawing, dated 1847, is a portrait of Skipperkonen Anne Sørensen from Vesterby. Rørbye was a leading figure in the Golden Age of Danish painting, known for his realist style and captivating depictions of everyday life. The artwork is a fine example of his interest in capturing the distinct attire and characters of the Danish people, a practice he developed during extensive travels around the country. The drawing is now housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, and is considered a notable example of 19th-century Danish portraiture.