Who painted The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka?

The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka was painted by Carl Bloch in 1868.

Where can I see The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka?

The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka?

The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka is associated with Realism.

Artwork

The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka

Carl Bloch , 1868

The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka is an oil painting by the Realist artist Carl Bloch. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Artist's Wife, Alma Bloch, née Trepka is an oil painting created by Carl Bloch in 1868. It is a portrait of the artist's wife, Alma, and is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Alma Bloch wearing a dark red dress, white shawl, and black hat adorned with a gold brooch and pink flower. Her calm and serene expression, directed at the viewer with a subtle smile, conveys a sense of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

The portrait showcases Carl Bloch's skill in capturing the subtleties of human expression. The warm brown background and the subject's attire are rendered in a way that highlights her features and demeanor.