Et sjællandsk hestemarked 1830s

"Et sjællandsk hestemarked" (A Zealand Horse Market) is a painting by August Plum, a Danish artist known for his depictions of everyday life in 19th century Denmark. Created in the 1830s, the work captures a scene of a bustling horse market in Zealand, with a lively exchange taking place under a simple tent, while a group of horses and their handlers gather in the background. The painting is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. It is a prime example of Danish genre painting, characterized by its focus on daily life, social interactions, and realistic portrayal of rural scenes.