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I en tredieklasses jernbanekupé, by Unknown, 1890

I en tredieklasses jernbanekupé

Unknown

1890

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

I en tredieklasses jernbanekupé is a 1890 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a crowded train compartment with people packed close together. A woman in the front holds a baby while another woman leans in, reaching for something. Men sit in the back, some with hats on, and a woman in a fancy dress holds a bag. The light comes through the windows, showing a blurry green landscape outside. Notice how the artist used soft light and shadow to show the mix of rich and poor travelers. The clothes and body language tell a story about daily life in the 1890s. Look up Realism next to see how artists captured everyday scenes like this.

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