En kvinde knæler for en siddende mand. I baggrunden en grædende kvinde, der støtter sig til en stol. Teaterscene? 1746 - 1828

C.A. Lorentzen created this pen and brown ink drawing, titled *A Woman Kneels Before a Seated Man*, sometime between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It depicts a theatrical scene rife with the gendered and class-based power dynamics prevalent in that era. The kneeling woman, a figure of supplication, contrasts sharply with the seated man, who embodies authority and control. The weeping woman in the background adds another layer of emotional intensity, underscoring the vulnerability of the female figures. The composition invites us to consider the limited agency afforded to women during this period, and how they were often positioned in relation to male power. Is this artwork simply a reflection of its time, or does it offer a subtle critique? Perhaps Lorentzen is subtly challenging these societal norms, inviting viewers to question the power structures that govern their lives. Either way, the emotional resonance of this drawing remains palpable, reminding us of the human cost of inequality.