Who painted The Artist's Daugther?

The Artist's Daugther was painted by Unknown in 1728.

Where can I see The Artist's Daugther?

The Artist's Daugther is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Artist's Daugther?

The Artist's Daugther is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Artist's Daugther

Unknown , 1728

The Artist's Daugther is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1728 by the artist known as 608_person, “The Artist’s Daughter” is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1728 by the artist known as 608_person, “The Artist’s Daughter” is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The composition presents a seated woman against a plain dark backdrop, holding a basket filled with grapes and peaches. Her attire is a light‑gray dress with ruffled sleeves, and a subtle smile brightens her expression.

Subject & Meaning

The figure is identified as the artist’s daughter, suggested by the intimate pose and the domestic still‑life she carries. The inclusion of ripe fruit may allude to abundance or the fleeting nature of youth, while her gentle smile conveys a quiet confidence within a private, familial setting.

Technique & Style

The painting employs a strong contrast of light and shadow, a chiaroscuro effect that isolates the sitter from the dark background. Careful modeling of the fruit’s skin and the delicate folds of the dress demonstrates a refined handling of texture, while the red chair’s curve subtly frames the composition.

History & Provenance

Since its completion in the early eighteenth century, the work has remained within institutional holdings, eventually entering the Museum of Ethnography’s permanent collection. Documentation traces its acquisition to the museum’s early 20th‑century expansion of European portraiture.