1875
oil
canvas
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Bedstemoder med sit barnebarn is a 1875 oil by Kristian Zahrtmann, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting depicts an elderly woman sitting on a chair, intently sewing while her young grandchild sleeps in a bed beside her. The woman wears a dark dress with a white headscarf, and her hands are busy with needle and thread. The child lies on a white sheet, with a brown blanket covering them. The scene is set in a dimly lit room with a wooden door and a spinning wheel in the corner. The artist has used muted colors to create a warm and cozy atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the work of Kristian Zahrtmann.
Peder Henrik Kristian Zahrtmann, known as Kristian Zahrtmann, (31 March 1843 – 22 June 1917) was a Danish painter.
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