Udkast til "Så farverlig ganger de piber imellem Roskilde og Ribe.." 1892

This watercolor and pencil drawing was made by Agnes Slott-Møller, likely in the late 19th or early 20th century. It shows five figures with musical instruments standing between stylized churches. The transparency of the watercolor allows the paper's texture to show through, creating a soft, almost dreamlike quality. Slott-Møller's loose pencil strokes add a sense of movement, contrasting with the static, upright figures. The limited color palette and simplified forms recall medieval tapestries and folk art, traditions that often celebrated communal activities and local identity. While we don't know the exact purpose of this drawing, the scene may depict a procession, reflecting the social importance of music in connecting communities. Slott-Møller, like many artists of her time, drew inspiration from historical craft traditions to imbue her work with a sense of cultural heritage and shared identity, blurring the boundaries between fine art and the crafts of everyday life.