Artwork
Granmother's visit to the little Convalescent
Granmother's visit to the little Convalescent is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Granmother's visit to the little Convalescent is a black-and-white photograph created in 1867 by an unknown photographer. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a quiet domestic scene: a woman holds a baby while another tends to it, and a third person stands nearby with a broom. The scene conveys a sense of care and everyday life.
Technique & Style
The photograph is characterized by its realistic representation of a mundane scene, aligning with the principles of Realism. The use of black and white adds to the straightforward, unromanticized portrayal.
History & Provenance
The photograph was acquired by the Museum of Ethnography, where it is held as part of its collection.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
