To grædende børn 1838

"To grædende børn" (The Crying Children), a lithograph by Danish artist David Monies (1812-1894), depicts two young children standing by a stream in a rural setting. The girl, dressed in a shawl and apron, holds a basket, while the boy, wearing overalls, seems to be consoling her. The image evokes a sense of pathos, portraying the fragility and vulnerability of childhood. The work is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, and is a prime example of Monies' skill in capturing realistic detail and conveying emotional depth in his depictions of everyday life.