En hest strigles 1846

"En hest strigles" (A Horse Being Curried) is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Johan Thomas Lundbye, created in 1846. The drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a horse being groomed by a man. Lundbye, known for his detailed depictions of rural Danish life, masterfully captures the intimate moment between man and animal through the expressive lines and delicate shading of his pencil. The drawing showcases Lundbye’s talent for capturing the beauty and simplicity of everyday life in a rural setting, contributing to his recognition as one of Denmark’s most significant 19th-century artists.