Dans uden for et osteri 1810 - 1873

"Dans uden for et osteri" (Dance outside an Inn) is a pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand, created between 1810 and 1873, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This charming scene depicts a lively gathering of people dancing and enjoying music outside an inn. Marstrand's meticulous detail captures the energy of the scene, showcasing the figures' expressive movements and the interplay of light and shadow. The drawing's simple composition, with the dancers in the foreground and the inn in the background, provides a sense of depth and perspective. The artist's ability to convey a sense of life and movement within a single drawing is characteristic of his work, and this piece provides a glimpse into the social life of 19th-century Denmark.