Artwork

Frederikke von Scholten, née Arendrup, the Artist's Mother-in-Law

Unknown , 1900

Frederikke von Scholten, née Arendrup, the Artist's Mother-in-Law is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Frederikke von Scholten, née Arendrup, the Artist's Mother-in-Law is a portrait painting created around 1900 by an unknown artist. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman with a serious expression, identified as the artist's mother-in-law. Her attire, including a dark collar with a brooch and a light-colored shawl, is rendered in detail, drawing attention to her face.

Technique & Style

The artist employed thick brushstrokes, particularly on the subject's skin and clothing, creating a textured effect. Soft lighting highlights the subject's face, while the plain background remains blurry, focusing the viewer's attention on her features.