En mand overrasker en kvinde 1906

"En mand overrasker en kvinde" (A man surprises a woman), an etching created by Oluf Hartmann in 1906, depicts a humorous scene of a man startling a woman. Hartmann was known for his black humor and satirical approach to life. This piece is a small etching, measuring just 94 mm by 89 mm, suggesting a focus on intimate detail. The artwork, held at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides insight into Hartmann's style of capturing everyday moments with a touch of whimsy. Hartmann's work is characterized by its simple lines and understated details, which create a sense of immediacy and realism, a hallmark of the Danish Golden Age.