Læsende barn 1808 - 1889

print, etching

toned paper

print

etching

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

portrait reference

pencil drawing

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

portrait art

watercolor

"Læsende barn" (Reading Child) is a pencil drawing created by Danish artist Erling Eckersberg between 1808 and 1889. The drawing depicts a young child in profile, wearing a cap, engrossed in reading a book. The work is a small-scale piece, measuring just 110 mm by 131 mm, showcasing Eckersberg's meticulous attention to detail. It's currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, providing a glimpse into Eckersberg's skill in capturing the quiet intimacy of everyday life.