Interior of the Terninck Institution in Antwerp

Interior of the Terninck Institution in Antwerp

Henri de Braekeleer

1892

oil

From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing in a doorway, looking down. She's dressed in dark clothing and has a white head covering. The room behind her is dimly lit, with a few pieces of furniture visible. The woman is holding a metal object in her right hand. The room seems to be some kind of institution, with a formal atmosphere. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the woman's clothing and the room's furnishings. The artist who created this painting is Henri de Braekeleer.

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