Frederikke von Scholten, née Arendrup, the Artist's Mother-in-Law

1900

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Frederikke von Scholten, née Arendrup, the Artist's Mother-in-Law is a 1900 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1900
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman with a serious expression. She’s wearing a dark collar with a brooch and a light-colored shawl over her shoulders. The background is plain and blurry, so all the focus is on her face. The brushstrokes are thick in some spots, especially on her skin and clothes, giving it a textured look. The lighting is soft but highlights her face clearly. Next, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.