Regnskab 1846 1846

"Regnskab 1846" (1846) by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye is a small-scale drawing in ink on paper that depicts a page from a ledger. The work exemplifies Rørbye's talent for capturing the mundane details of everyday life, in this case, the meticulous record-keeping of a merchant or shopkeeper. Rørbye, a prominent figure in the Danish Golden Age, often incorporated elements of realism and meticulous detail into his works, showcasing the beauty in the ordinary.