Artwork

En gammel bondekone, der ser ud af et vindue

En gammel bondekone, der ser ud af et vindue, by Carl Bloch, unspecified, 1874
En gammel bondekone, der ser ud af et vindue, by Carl Bloch, unspecified, 1874

En gammel bondekone, der ser ud af et vindue is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Carl Bloch. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

En gammel bondekone, der ser ud af et vindue is a 1874 panel painting by Carl Bloch, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows an elderly woman in a simple, dark dress and white headscarf sitting in a dimly lit room, gazing out a window with a contemplative expression, her hands clasped together.

Technique & Style

The sparse furnishings and subdued lighting create a quiet atmosphere, inviting introspection. The woman's directed gaze and thoughtful demeanor suggest a moment of reflection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Carl Bloch

Artist

Carl Bloch

Carl Bloch (1834–1890) was an artist, born in Copenhagen.