Frederik Christian Lund','zh-CN
Five soldiers stand in profile in this lively sketch by Danish artist Frederik Christian Lund, capturing a moment from October 1850 in the town of Gærding. The inscription at the bottom anchors the piece in history, likely during the First Schleswig War between Denmark and the German states. Notice the number '2' on the shoulder of the frontmost man, suggesting they belong to the 2nd Regiment. Lund was a master of documenting Danish types, and here he playfully contrasts the clean-shaven face of the youngest soldier on the far left with the rugged, curly-haired veteran in the foreground. It’s a wonderful snapshot of military life just before photography became widespread.
- Technique
- Pen and ink drawing
- Material
- Paper
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