Prøveplade med orientalere 1897

"Prøveplade med orientalere" (1897) is a small-scale etching on paper by Danish artist Frans Schwartz, now in the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The artwork is composed of two separate sketches depicting heads and shoulders of "oriental" figures, each wrapped in fabric. The sketches are executed in a detailed and expressive manner, capturing the texture of the fabric and the subtle expressions of the subjects' faces. Schwartz was known for his detailed studies of the human form, often drawing from live models. This work is an example of his fascination with the diversity of human features and his ability to capture them in a precise and elegant style.