Figurstudier til ildebrandsbillede 1900

This pencil drawing, *Figurstudier til ildebrandsbillede* (Figure Studies for a Fire Scene), created in 1900 by Danish artist Hans Smidth, showcases a preparatory study for a larger painting. The sketch depicts three figures: a man carrying a shovel, an elderly man with a cane, and a woman. The dynamic composition and expressive lines suggest the urgency and chaos of a fire scene, hinting at the larger narrative the artist sought to convey. The study's simplicity and focus on form and movement demonstrate Smidth's skill in capturing the essence of human figures within a dramatic setting.