Prøveplade: en ugle 1903

"Prøveplade: en ugle" (Proof Plate: an Owl), a 1903 etching by Danish artist Frans Schwartz, portrays a close-up view of an owl perched on a branch. The artist's meticulous detail, rendered in delicate lines, captures the owl's feathered texture and piercing gaze. This small-scale work, measuring 128 mm by 83 mm, showcases Schwartz's skill in capturing the essence of his subject, emphasizing the owl's predatory nature and its presence as a symbol of wisdom and nocturnal power.