158 - E. RONDAHL (1858-1914), Figure studies, Lady by the fireplace, 1883, Pencil

E. RONDAHL (1858-1914), Figure studies, Lady by the fireplace, 1883, Pencil Emmery Rondahl (1858 Vordingborg - 1914 Copenhagen): Figure Studies, Young Man and Lady at the Fireplace and Danish Envoys on Horseback, 1883, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Inscription: Dated on the right: "21/9 83". Inscribed below: "De danske Udsendinge méde nadd for Vordingborg Carl Gustav der er på vej med sin [?] til Hovedstaden [?]" Date: 1883 Description: Design of a history scene in an elaborate castle or palace. Showing a young couple at the fireplace, each indulging in their own thoughts. The clothing of the figures is only hinted at. Posture studies of the scene are visible at the top and bottom. On the reverse side two small history scenes with army trains and horsemen are depicted. The drawing comes from a collection of history and saga depictions with Nordic scenes and themes by the hand of the Danish artist Rondahl, who made a name for himself especially as a draughtsman. He provided the designs for numerous historical, archaeological and literary writings. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Professions, Denmark, Size: Paper: 31,9 cm x 21,3 cm (12,6 x 8,4 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is slightly discoloured due to its age. There are faint signs of impact along the edges in places.