Brudgommen 1796 - 1802

"Brudgommen" (Groom) is an etching by Danish artist M. W. Schmith created between 1796 and 1802. This artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a figure dressed in traditional Danish wedding attire. The figure's attire is a simple yet striking ensemble, featuring a large, bulbous coat that balloons out from the shoulders, with a conical hat perched atop their head. The image offers a glimpse into the sartorial customs of 18th-century Denmark and is a valuable historical document for understanding the country's social and cultural landscape.