Tyrkiske kander og kar 1836

"Tyrkiske kander og kar" (Turkish jugs and vessels) is a pencil drawing created in 1836 by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye (1803-1848). The artwork depicts a still life composition of five objects, featuring a tall slender bottle with a stopper on the left, a squat bowl with a round base in the center, a taller bowl with a wide base, and a large tall jug, all rendered with delicate, nuanced lines. The drawing is part of the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This simple composition is characteristic of Rørbye's style and demonstrates his interest in capturing the beauty of everyday objects. The drawing is an example of a still life, a popular genre in art that celebrates the beauty of everyday objects.