Grisene 1845

"Grisene" (1845) by Danish artist Adolph Kittendorff (1820-1902) depicts a charming scene of a sow and her piglets in a farmyard setting. The drawing, housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, features a realistic and detailed depiction of the animals with a focus on their playful interaction. The use of delicate hatching lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture. This small-scale work (97 mm x 126 mm) showcases Kittendorff's talent for capturing the essence of rural life through simple yet expressive animal subjects.