Who painted I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler?

I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler was painted by Unknown in 1884.

Where can I see I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler?

I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler?

I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler

Unknown , 1884

I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The photograph, titled I køkkenet.

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a woman in a simple apron peeling potatoes at a wooden table.

This black-and-white photo shows a woman in a simple apron peeling potatoes at a wooden table. Behind her, a shelf holds loaves of bread, and a window lets in light. The room looks plain but lived-in, with a bottle on the windowsill.

The photo was taken in 1884, capturing everyday life in a way that feels real and quiet. The lighting is soft, focusing on the woman’s hands and the task at hand.

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Overview

The photograph, titled I køkkenet. Tante Nanna skræller kartofler, was produced in 1884 by the photographer known as 1090_person. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The image records a domestic scene in monochrome, emphasizing the ordinary rhythm of household work.

Subject & Meaning

The picture depicts a woman, identified as Tante Nanna, engaged in peeling potatoes while wearing a plain apron. She stands at a wooden table surrounded by modest kitchen furnishings—a shelf bearing loaves of bread, a bottle on the windowsill, and a window that admits natural light. The composition highlights the quiet dignity of everyday labor.

Technique & Style

Captured in black‑and‑white on a photographic plate, the image employs soft, diffused lighting that draws attention to the woman's hands and the act of peeling. The shallow depth of field and careful framing create a realistic, unembellished view typical of late‑19th‑century documentary photography.

History & Provenance

Created in 1884, the photograph entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains accessible for study. Its preservation reflects the museum’s interest in visual records of daily life and material culture from the period.