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Den fortabte søns hjemkomst, by Unknown, 1843

Den fortabte søns hjemkomst

Unknown

1843

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Den fortabte søns hjemkomst is a 1843 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1843 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows two men in a dimly lit room with a large window behind them. The older man, dressed in a long blue robe over a red tunic, is leaning over the younger man, who’s kneeling barefoot on the floor. The younger man wears a simple cloth wrapped around his waist and looks up with his head tilted back. The older man’s hand rests on the younger man’s shoulder, suggesting a moment of reunion or guidance. The room’s muted colors and soft light create a quiet, emotional scene. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style often focused on deep feelings and dramatic moments.

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