Artwork
Marie Schou, f. Hansen, kunstnerens første hustru med sit barn
Marie Schou, f. Hansen, kunstnerens første hustru med sit barn is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This 1897 black-and-white photograph, titled 'Marie Schou, f.
About this work
Overview
This 1897 black-and-white photograph, titled 'Marie Schou, f. Hansen, kunstnerens første hustru med sit barn', is held at the Museum of Ethnography. It was created by a photographer known as 1003_person.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman, identified as Marie Schou, seated with a baby. She wears a loose, light-colored dress and sits on a chair with a woven seat, surrounded by domestic elements including a framed painting and a patterned curtain.
Technique & Style
The photograph features soft lighting that blurs the edges of objects, creating a quiet and natural atmosphere. This stylistic approach was characteristic of late 19th-century photography, aligning with the period's photographic practices.
Artist & collection
