After the Bath. A Young Girl Knocking at the Fisherman's Window

1884

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

After the Bath. A Young Girl Knocking at the Fisherman's Window is a 1884 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1884 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a young girl in a pink dress knocking at a window. Inside, a man in a white shirt sits at a table with a vase of flowers and a half-eaten meal. Outside, a dark sky and bare branches press against the glass. The girl’s face is lit by the dim light inside, while the room’s details fade into shadow. The contrast between light and dark makes the scene feel quiet and real. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.