The Artist's Mother, Frederikke Eleonore Cathrine Rørbye, née Stockfleth

1834

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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The Artist's Mother, Frederikke Eleonore Cathrine Rørbye, née Stockfleth is a 1834 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1834 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a woman holding a small embroidery project in her hands. She wears a dark dress with lace trim at the collar and cuffs, and a white cap with ribbons tied under her chin. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her. The woman looks calm but serious, her fingers gently gripping the thread. This photo was taken in 1834, making it one of the earliest portraits using a new technology. Look up Romanticism to see how this style valued emotion and everyday life.