Stående soldat 1840s

drawing

imaginative character sketch

quirky illustration

childish illustration

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

"Stående soldat" is a small ink drawing by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, dating from the 1840s. The artwork depicts a soldier standing in full uniform with his hand on his hip and holding a staff. The simple lines and sketchy style of the drawing create a dynamic and lively portrait of a soldier. The artwork is now part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, and is a great example of Rørbye's talent for capturing the details of everyday life.