Gammel tigger 1810 - 1873

"Gammel tigger" (Old Beggar) is a pencil drawing by the Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand, created between 1810 and 1873. This study of an elderly man, possibly a beggar, highlights Marstrand's masterful use of line and subtle shading to capture the figure's form and expression. The artwork, now part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection, exemplifies Marstrand's interest in depicting the realities of everyday life in 19th-century Denmark. This intimate drawing offers a glimpse into Marstrand's artistic process and his skill in rendering human figures with sensitivity.