Kurmageri til kokkepigen 1810 - 1873

"Kurmageri til kokkepigen" (1810-1873) is a pen and ink drawing by Wilhelm Marstrand, a Danish artist known for his depictions of everyday life. This intimate sketch captures a moment between a cook and a man, possibly a customer or a fellow worker, suggesting a scene of daily routine within a kitchen. Marstrand’s expressive lines and hatching create a sense of immediacy, drawing the viewer into this fleeting domestic interaction. The small size of the work, 119 mm x 122 mm, underscores the intimate nature of the scene, making it an evocative example of Marstrand’s keen observation of everyday life.