En charlatan sælger blanksværte, Rom 1840s

"En charlatan sælger blanksværte, Rom" (A Charlatan Sells Black Ink, Rome) is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand, created in the 1840s. The artwork depicts a street scene in Rome with a charlatan selling ink to a crowd of curious onlookers. Marstrand, known for his detailed depictions of everyday life, captures the bustling atmosphere of the city. The work's realism and social commentary, typical of his style, provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 19th-century Rome.