Reservesoldatens afsked med sin familie

1849

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Reservesoldatens afsked med sin familie is a 1849 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1849 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a small, cluttered room with a family of four. A man and woman stand in the center, holding hands with two children. The man wears a dark vest and light pants, while the woman has a red headscarf and a long dress. To the right, an older woman sits by a wooden stove, sewing. The walls are plain, and shelves hold a few dishes. A table in the back holds a loaf of bread and a pitcher. The dim lighting and simple setting suggest a quiet, everyday moment. This is actually an early photograph, not a painting—it captures real life in a way that felt new at the time. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and everyday scenes to tell stories.