Gammel italiener set forfra og bagfra 1835

"Gammel italiener set forfra og bagfra" (Old Italian Seen from the Front and Back), created in 1835 by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye (1803-1848), is a watercolor on paper that depicts a detailed study of a man's clothing and posture from two perspectives. Rørbye's interest in depicting ordinary people, particularly those from lower social classes, is evident in this work. The artist's attention to detail and skillful use of color make this a compelling example of Danish Romanticism, a movement that celebrated nature and the common man. This piece is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.