Artwork
Rose Laying the Table
Rose Laying the Table is an oil painting by Astrid Holm. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Rose Laying the Table is a 1914 oil painting by Astrid Holm, a Danish artist known for her work in both painting and textiles.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene interior scene: a woman in a pink dress arranges objects on a table, surrounded by a vase of flowers, fruit, and other items, lost in thought.
Technique & Style
Holm's style, influenced by her studies under Henri Matisse, is characterized by bold color and simplified forms, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow on the subject and objects.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914, the painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, reflecting Holm's connection to Danish art and her unique position as one of the few Danes to study under Matisse.
Artist & collection
Artist
Astrid Valborg Holm (1876–1937) was a Danish painter and textile artist. She was one of only two Danes who studied under Henri Matisse in Paris.
