Studier af sejlskibe (kogger?) på vandet 1896 - 1897

Agnes Slott-Møller’s undated “Studies of sailing ships (cogs?) on the water” presents a series of sketches in graphite on paper. The composition, divided into quadrants, renders each ship as a study in form and perspective. The lines are economic, yet they convey the essential structure of the vessels and the reflective quality of the water. Slott-Møller plays with the semiotics of maritime imagery; each sketch captures a different aspect of the ship's form, playing with shadow and suggesting movement through subtle variations in line density. The minimalist approach invites the viewer to consider the underlying structure and the rudimentary components that define each boat. In its entirety, the composition considers the object, surface, and the interplay of visual elements. It serves not just as a record of observation but also as an investigation into the very idea of representation.