To kvinder besøger landsbykunstneren for at se det bestilte gravkors

1873

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Workshop

Dominant colour

To kvinder besøger landsbykunstneren for at se det bestilte gravkors is a 1873 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Workshop, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows two people in a cluttered woodworking shop. The woman on the left holds a small wooden cross, looking at the man. He stands by a workbench piled with tools—saws, chisels, and a bucket—while sunlight streams through a window. The walls are rough, with hooks holding more tools, and a door opens to a dim outdoor space. The woman’s simple dress and the man’s work apron suggest they’re discussing a handmade grave cross. The scene feels quiet but busy, like a real moment caught in time. Next, check out workshop scenes in 19th-century Danish photography.