Who painted Portræt af frøken Niedlich og fru Schmidt?

Portræt af frøken Niedlich og fru Schmidt was painted by Niels Peter Holbech in 1857.

Where can I see Portræt af frøken Niedlich og fru Schmidt?

Portræt af frøken Niedlich og fru Schmidt is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portræt af frøken Niedlich og fru Schmidt?

Portræt af frøken Niedlich og fru Schmidt is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Portræt af frøken Niedlich og fru Schmidt

Niels Peter Holbech , 1857

Portræt af frøken Niedlich og fru Schmidt is an oil painting by the Realist artist Niels Peter Holbech. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Portræt af frøken Niedlich og fru Schmidt is an oil painting created by Niels Peter Holbech in 1857. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman seated in a high-backed chair, holding a young boy. Both figures gaze directly at the viewer. The woman wears a dark, patterned dress with a lace collar, while the boy is dressed in a simple white shirt and dark pants.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases Holbech's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark. The woman's face and hands are rendered in smooth detail, while the surrounding areas fade into shadow, creating a sense of depth and volume.