Kunstnerens døde moder

1892

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Corpse

Dominant colour

Kunstnerens døde moder is a 1892 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Corpse, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white image shows a body lying on a rough surface, covered by a sheet. The face is blurred, and the hands rest on the chest. The background is dark and indistinct, with no clear setting or extra details. The painting’s rough brushstrokes and focus on raw emotion fit the style of artists who rejected polished finishes. The subject—a corpse—was a bold choice for its time. Next, look up Realism to see how artists used plain, unidealized scenes to tell honest stories.