Artwork
The Long Awaited Letter
The Long Awaited Letter is an oil painting by the Realist artist Hans Jørgen Hammer. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Overview
The Long Awaited Letter is an oil painting created by Hans Jørgen Hammer in 1888. It is a representative work of the Realism movement and is currently held in the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dimly lit interior scene where a woman tends to a baby in a basket. Outside the window, a man holds a letter, suggesting a narrative of anticipation or news.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies the Realist style through its attention to everyday life and its use of subdued lighting to focus on the subjects.
History & Provenance
Hans Jørgen Hammer, a Danish painter, printmaker, and military officer associated with the Golden Age of Danish painting, produced this work.
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Artist
Hans Jørgen Hammer (29 December 1815 – 28 January 1882) was a genre, landscape, and portrait painter and printmaker of the Golden Age of Danish painting. In addition, he served for eleven years as a military officer.
