Forstudie til maleriet "Arrestbygningen ved Råd- og Domhuset 1831

This is a preparatory study by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, created in 1831. Titled "Forstudie til maleriet 'Arrestbygningen ved Råd- og Domhuset', " it depicts a detailed scene of people gathered outside a building in Copenhagen. This drawing captures the urban life of the time, highlighting the architectural details and the everyday interactions of the people. The sketch is a study for the artist's painting “The Arrest Building by the Town Hall and Courthouse." The work is an important example of Rørbye's skill in capturing the details of his surroundings, and offers a glimpse into his creative process as an artist. The sketch is currently held by the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.