Karnevalsscene 1902

"Karnevalsscene" is an etching by Oluf Hartmann, a Danish artist who was active in the early 20th century. The work depicts a scene of revelry with figures in costumes and exaggerated poses. This print, now in the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark, demonstrates Hartmann's distinctive style, which blended elements of Symbolism and Expressionism, creating a heightened emotional intensity in the scene. The loose, gestural lines of the etching and the shadowy, atmospheric rendering contribute to the overall sense of mystery and carnivalesque energy.