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Et barn lader sin moder lugte til nogle blomster

Et barn lader sin moder lugte til nogle blomster, by Unknown, 1750
Et barn lader sin moder lugte til nogle blomster, by Unknown, 1750

Et barn lader sin moder lugte til nogle blomster is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1750 by the artist known as 1703_person, this oil painting depicts an intimate domestic scene of a mother and child.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1750 by the artist known as 1703_person, this oil painting depicts an intimate domestic scene of a mother and child. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed among other cultural artifacts.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a woman positioned on the right, gently bringing a bouquet of flowers to her nose, while a young child on the left watches her attentively. The tender interaction suggests themes of familial affection and sensory experience, emphasizing the simple pleasure of scent within everyday life.

Technique & Style

Both figures are rendered in light‑colored garments that contrast with a darkened background, creating a subtle chiaroscuro effect that highlights the subjects. The brushwork is delicate, especially in the rendering of the fabrics and the floral elements, conveying a sense of softness and intimacy.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, becoming part of its ethnographic and artistic assemblage. Its attribution to 1703_person remains based on stylistic analysis and historical records linking the artist to mid‑18th‑century portraiture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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