Stående svensk bondepige 1851

Wilhelm Marstrand’s 1851 watercolor, "Stående svensk bondepige," depicts a young Swedish peasant girl standing in a traditional costume. The girl, rendered in a realistic style, stands with a simple, yet dignified pose. Her clothing, with its striking blue skirt and white blouse, is a testament to the artist's attention to detail. This study, held in the Statens Museum for Kunst, is characteristic of Marstrand's work which often captured the everyday lives of people in 19th century Denmark and Sweden. The drawing is notable for its meticulous attention to detail, showcasing the artist’s interest in capturing the clothing, character, and spirit of the common people.