Stående kvindelig model set i profil 1881 - 1927

This pencil drawing by Harald Giersing depicts a standing female model in profile, and is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst. The delicate lines create a subtle, almost ethereal presence against the warm brown paper. It's like catching a fleeting thought, a sketch of an idea that hovers just beyond the grasp. The artist's hand is evident in the varied pressure of the pencil, giving a sense of rhythm. Look at the way the lines dance around the model's back and legs, creating an unfinished energy. For me, there's a real connection to Matisse in this piece, especially in the way Giersing uses line to suggest form and movement. But unlike Matisse's bold confidence, Giersing's drawing feels more vulnerable, more searching. It's this tension between the confident mark-making and the fragile subject that really grabs my attention, showing that art isn't about perfection, but about exploring and questioning.