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Sami Woman and her Child, by Anna Nordlander, unspecified, 1874

Sami Woman and her Child

Anna Nordlander

1874

unspecified

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Sami Woman and her Child is a 1874 unspecified by Anna Nordlander, a Impressionism work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Anna Nordlander
When & what style?
1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting depicts a woman and a child in a somber, dark setting. The woman is dressed in a traditional outfit, with a white shirt and a colorful scarf around her neck. She is kneeling on the ground, with the child sitting next to her. The woman's face is turned towards the child, and her expression is one of concern and care. The child is looking up at the woman, and their face is blurred, giving the impression of movement. The background of the painting is dark and muted, with shades of brown and black dominating the palette. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Anna Nordlander.

About the artist

Portrait of Anna Nordlander
Artist

Anna Nordlander

Anna Catharina Nordlander (28 October 1843 – 26 February 1879), was a Swedish painter.

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