Nissen i Tirup fodrer den hvide hoppe 1842

"Nissen i Tirup fodrer den hvide hoppe" (The Stable Boy in Tirup Feeds the White Mare), an anonymous 1842 drawing from the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a man in traditional garb, likely a stable boy, feeding a white horse. The drawing, executed in a delicate, precise style, captures the intimacy of the moment, with the man's gentle touch as he reaches to offer food to the mare. This intimate scene provides a glimpse into the everyday life of a stable boy in rural Denmark. The drawing's small scale, measuring 137 mm by 87 mm, enhances the sense of intimacy and detail.