A Mother Teaching her Daughter to Read
1790
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1790
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
In this painting, a mother and daughter sit together, engrossed in a book. The mother, wearing a headscarf and dark clothing, gently guides her daughter's hand as she reads. The daughter, dressed in a white dress, looks up at her mother with a curious expression. The scene is set against a dark background, which contrasts with the warm, golden light that illuminates the figures. The mother's gentle gesture and the daughter's attentive gaze create a sense of intimacy and learning. This tender moment is captured by Wolfgang Koepp, whose work is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
