Mormons Visiting a Country Carpenter

1856

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Mormons Visiting a Country Carpenter is a 1856 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1856 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a small, cluttered room with six people inside. A man stands holding a wooden frame, while others sit around a table with books, cups, and a teapot. The walls are rough, the floor has tools and scraps, and a window lets in dim light. One woman reads, another holds a baby, and an older man leans on a cane. The scene looks like a mix of daily life and quiet study, with tools and books side by side. The lighting is soft, making some faces shadowy while others stand out. If you like this style, look up Realism next.