Sunshine in the Living Room. The Artist's Wife and Child
1888
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1888
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a woman sitting on the floor with a child in a cozy room. The woman is holding a piece of fabric, and the child is sitting in a small wooden chair nearby. The room has wooden furniture, a window letting in soft light, and a few scattered toys on the floor. The brushstrokes are loose and bright, focusing on light and everyday life. This style is called Impressionism or Realism. Look up Impressionism to see more paintings like this.
