Parti ved åen i Århus 1829

"Parti ved åen i Århus" (View by the River in Aarhus) is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Christen Købke, created in 1829. This delicate sketch, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Købke's meticulous attention to detail and his interest in capturing everyday scenes of Danish life. The composition features a glimpse of a cityscape, with the river and buildings depicted with a keen sense of realism, typical of Købke's work. The drawing's subtle lines and light washes create a sense of atmospheric depth, characteristic of Købke's distinctive style.