Storke 1810 - 1848

"Storke" (1810-1848) is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Christen Købke. It depicts two storks, one standing and the other partially visible from behind, with its head turned to the side. The drawing showcases Købke's talent for capturing the delicate details of nature, emphasizing the graceful curves of the birds' necks and the intricacies of their feathers. This sketch is a testament to Købke's early interest in ornithology and naturalism, which would later influence his more renowned landscape paintings. The drawing is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.