Prøveplade: Ældre kvinde med udredt hår 1899

"Prøveplade: Ældre kvinde med udredt hår" is a 1899 etching by Danish artist Frans Schwartz, notable for its focus on the expressive details of an older woman's face in profile. The work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a small piece, measuring just 83 mm high and 92 mm wide, demonstrating Schwartz's skillful use of line and tone to capture the nuances of human features. Schwartz's style, often described as realist, reveals a sensitivity to the aging process and the unique beauty of older individuals. The work highlights the artist's interest in capturing the raw essence of his subjects.