Siddende kvinde med tamburin 1810 - 1973

Wilhelm Marstrand created this drawing of a seated woman with a tambourine using graphite. The simple composition focuses our attention on the interplay between the figure and her instrument. Notice how Marstrand uses line and shadow to define form. The woman’s draped clothing is rendered with delicate, almost rhythmic strokes that suggest the texture and weight of the fabric. Her posture, slightly slouched, gives the work a sense of informal realism, while the tambourine serves as a focal point. The roundness of the tambourine is echoed in the soft curves of her face and upper body. Marstrand’s choice to depict a woman with a tambourine engages with the symbolic language of art. In the 19th century, the tambourine was often associated with revelry or exoticism. By placing this instrument in the hands of a casually dressed woman, Marstrand invites us to consider the role of music and femininity in society. This drawing encourages a dialogue about cultural expectations.