Artwork

Peder Anker med hustru og datter

Peder Anker med hustru og datter, by Unknown, 1792
Peder Anker med hustru og datter, by Unknown, 1792

Peder Anker med hustru og datter is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Peder Anker with Wife and Daughter is a 1792 portrait by an unidentified artist, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

Peder Anker with Wife and Daughter is a 1792 portrait by an unidentified artist, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures an intimate moment of a family trio: Peder Anker seated with a large paper, his wife beside him gently holding their young daughter. A small dog at his side adds to the domestic serenity. The scene conveys warmth and quiet togetherness.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro to create depth, set against a backdrop of dark curtains. The subjects' attire is meticulously detailed: Peder in dark jacket and light pants, his wife and daughter in light-colored, long dresses.

History & Provenance

Created in 1792, the work's provenance is documented up to its current location at the Museum of Ethnography, though the artist remains unknown.

Context

Given its date and style, the painting reflects late 18th-century European portraiture trends, emphasizing family and domestic life.

Legacy

While the artist's identity is unknown, the work provides a valuable glimpse into late 18th-century family life and artistic techniques of the time.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known