Udkast til raderingen "Den unge mand og Døden" 1780 - 1880

"Udkast til raderingen "Den unge mand og Døden"" is a charcoal drawing by Danish artist Carl Bloch, created between 1780 and 1880. This preliminary sketch, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, serves as a preparatory study for Bloch's famous etching, "The Young Man and Death". The drawing depicts a woman seated, her hand covering her face, suggesting grief or contemplation, a motif common in Bloch's work, exploring themes of mortality and human emotion. The grid overlay on the drawing indicates Bloch's meticulous planning and use of perspective in his art. This artwork offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and the genesis of one of his most celebrated pieces.