Studie efter Dürer: Den Hellige Christoforus II
1910
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1910
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This sketch shows a big, rough figure carrying something on its back. The person wears a red hat and a dark cloak, and their face is hidden. In the background, there’s a tree with red leaves, a small house, and birds flying overhead. The colors are muddy and the brushstrokes are thick and uneven. The artist seems to be copying an older painting but making it their own. The figure looks like it’s struggling under the weight, but the details are loose and sketchy. Look up impasto to see how thick paint like this is used.
