Og den kalkunske Hane... 1928

This drawing, made by Fritz Syberg, is teeming with life—a farmyard scene rendered in quick, searching lines. You can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the page, trying to capture the essence of the barnyard. I imagine Syberg standing there, maybe a little cold, sketching rapidly to get it all down before the light changes or the animals move. The marks are raw and honest. Look at the turkey—it’s like a flurry of strokes, somehow capturing its bulk and awkwardness. And then there’s the dog, peering out from its kennel, drawn with such simple, expressive lines. The way the lines describe the doghouse is like a child's drawing, which is so cool. It reminds me of other artists who find beauty in the everyday, like Bonnard, or even some of the folk artists I love. It's as if Syberg is saying, "Here it is, life in all its messy, beautiful glory." And in those simple lines, he creates an intimacy that invites you to see the world through his eyes.