Mand på æsel, set bagfra 1893 - 1895

This sketch, *Man on a Donkey, Seen From Behind* by L.A. Ring, uses pencil on paper to capture a momentary scene. The composition centres on the figures, rendered with loose, gestural lines against the stark expanse of the paper. The sketch's form, seemingly simple, invites deeper interpretation. The figures, rendered with sparse strokes, lack detail, reducing them to essential forms. The composition is spare and immediate. We see a figure in transit, the donkey's form suggested rather than fully defined. Ring focuses on the relationship between man and beast, their combined form creating a dynamic whole. Ring seems to ask us to consider how we perceive movement, weight, and presence through minimal means. The sketch functions as a sign, not merely representing a scene, but prompting reflection on how we construct meaning from fragments.