Drenge, der slås med snebolde 1870

Lorenz Frølich made this drawing of children playing in the snow using pen and brown ink. This direct drawing method, using simple materials, captures a lively scene with a focus on line and form, rather than color or texture. The artist's hand is very evident in the varied strokes of the pen, bringing the scene to life. He uses hatching and cross-hatching to build up tone and volume, describing the snowy landscape and the children's clothing. The brown ink lends a warmth to the winter scene, contrasting with the coldness of the subject matter. Frølich was a skilled draughtsman who also worked as an etcher, illustrator and sculptor. His artworks often depicted scenes from Danish history and mythology. In this artwork, Frølich's choice of medium allows for spontaneity and immediacy, fitting for the depiction of children at play. The artwork sits comfortably within the traditions of both fine art drawing and illustration. It brings an informal, anecdotal view of everyday life to the walls of the museum.