Oceanet, en liggende havgud 1743 - 1809

"Oceanet, en liggende havgud" is a drawing by Danish artist Nicolai Abildgaard created between 1743 and 1809. This is a preparatory study, a smaller drawing often used to plan a larger composition. The drawing depicts the Greek god Oceanus, often depicted as the personification of the primordial ocean, reclining with a trident in his hand. The artist uses hatching and shading techniques, creating a sense of depth and volume. This drawing is part of the collection at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, a prominent museum for Danish and international art, housed in Copenhagen.