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Karl I af England tager i fængslet afsked med sine børn, by Unknown, 1838

Karl I af England tager i fængslet afsked med sine børn

Unknown

1838

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Karl I af England tager i fængslet afsked med sine børn is a 1838 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1838 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

In this painting, a man in a dark outfit sits on a chair, surrounded by three children. The man holds a small child on his lap, while another child stands beside him, and a third child, dressed in a long gown, kneels beside them. The scene takes place in a dimly lit room with stone walls and a tiled floor. The man's facial expression conveys a sense of sadness and longing, as he gazes at the children. The children, too, seem to be experiencing a range of emotions, from fear to affection. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of melancholy and introspection. This painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the works of artist 569_person.

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