Interiør med en af kunstnerens søstre, der ligger og læser
1908
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This sketch shows a person lying down in a dim room, holding a book. Their head rests on one arm while the other arm stretches out, almost touching a pillow. The background has a window with pale blue curtains and a faint view of trees outside. The painting feels loose and quick, like a first draft. The artist used soft washes of color and left some areas almost blank, focusing on the person’s relaxed pose. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro.
