1910
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Canada
Sunshine in the Drawing Room is a 1910 oil by Vilhelm Hammershøi, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Canada.
This painting depicts a serene interior scene, with a woman seated at a desk in the right corner of the room. The room is dimly lit, with sunlight streaming in through the window on the left side, casting a warm glow on the wall. The woman is dressed in dark attire, and her face is not visible as she is turned away from the viewer. The room's decor is simple yet elegant, with a small portrait hanging on the wall above a wooden bench. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the artist's creation. For more on the use of light and shadow in art, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Vilhelm Hammershøi (), often anglicised as Vilhelm Hammershoi (15 May 1864 – 13 February 1916), was a Danish painter.
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