Lili skal i byen 1861

Lorenz Frølich created "Lili skal i byen" with pencil, likely during the late 19th century. This delicate drawing offers a glimpse into the life of a young girl, presumably from a bourgeois background, preparing for a trip to town. Frølich, living in an era of strict social norms, captures Lili in a moment of poised anticipation, her attire suggesting a carefully constructed identity, adhering to the social expectations of her time. Her thoughtful gaze evokes a sense of the internal life of girls, navigating social expectations and personal desires. Frølich's work often celebrated national identity and folklore. While seemingly a simple portrait, this drawing touches on themes of childhood, class, and the construction of identity within 19th-century Danish society. It subtly questions the role of women and girls within a structured social framework.