Drengen på trappen 1868

"Drengen på trappen" (The Boy on the Stairs), created in 1868 by Danish artist Carl Bloch, is a delicate pencil drawing that depicts a young boy in a hat standing on a staircase. The composition is simple, focusing on the boy's contemplative pose, captured with a sense of quiet realism. This piece showcases Bloch's skill in capturing fleeting moments and the subtle nuances of human expression, a recurring theme in his later works. The artwork, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, stands as a testament to Bloch's mastery of drawing and his ability to evoke a sense of intimacy and quiet reflection.