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Bemalet skab, dateret 1727, i en stue fra Læsø

Unknown

1847

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism Early 19th Century Interior

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Bemalet skab, dateret 1727, i en stue fra Læsø is a 1847 unspecified by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1847 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a bright, colorful wooden cabinet in a simple room. The cabinet has three shelves, each decorated with painted patterns—swirls, faces, and tiny buildings. A wooden chair with a blue cushion sits nearby, and the walls look plain and slightly worn. The cabinet’s front panels have the year 1727 painted on them, suggesting it’s old. The artist focused on the craftsmanship and details of everyday objects, not grand scenes. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style valued ordinary life and tradition.