Udkast til "Aaen" 1885

This is a preliminary sketch for the painting "Aaen" created by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard in 1885. The ink and wash drawing features a simple composition of a winding river surrounded by trees. The trees are rendered in a loose, gestural style, creating a sense of movement and atmosphere. The text below the scene is a poem by Skovgaard. This sketch is a testament to Skovgaard’s artistic process and provides insight into his creative inspiration. It is currently housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen.