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En forstyrret middagssøvn, by Unknown, 1870

En forstyrret middagssøvn

Unknown

1870

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

En forstyrret middagssøvn is a 1870 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a messy room. A woman sits slumped on a chair, looking tired. Near her feet lie a few scattered shoes and a pile of clothes. In the corner, a spinning wheel sits unused. Two ducks wander across the floor, pecking at something. A man stands stiffly in the background, holding a cane. The spinning wheel looks old and dusty. It’s like the room hasn’t been touched in a while. The ducks add a strange, quiet moment to the scene. Next, check out Realism to see more art that shows everyday life like this.

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