Artwork
Lady with Hand Mirror
Lady with Hand Mirror is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Karl Isakson. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Overview
Karl Isakson's 'Lady with Hand Mirror' is an oil painting from 1910, exemplifying the artist's contribution to the development of Modernism in Denmark.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a white blouse and dark skirt, lost in thought as she gazes into a hand mirror held in her right hand, her left hand touching her hair.
Technique & Style
The work showcases loose brushstrokes and vivid colors, characteristic of Post-Impressionism, with a multicolored background featuring red, yellow, and blue hues.
History & Provenance
Isakson, a Swedish painter active in Denmark, created this work during a period of exploring modern social themes; it is now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Oscar Isakson (16 January 1878, in Stockholm – 19 February 1922) was a Swedish painter who spent much of his professional life in Denmark where he is considered to be one of the fathers of Modernism.
