Artwork

Kunstnerens datter som lille pige

Kunstnerens datter som lille pige, by Einar Hein, oil, 1912
Kunstnerens datter som lille pige, by Einar Hein, oil, 1912

Kunstnerens datter som lille pige is an oil painting by Einar Hein. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Kunstnerens datter som lille pige is a 1912 oil painting by Einar Hein, a Danish artist known for capturing the essence of Skagen, Denmark.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a young girl, likely the artist's daughter, wearing a fur hat and pink bow, with a neutral expression turned to the right.

Technique & Style

Hein employs chiaroscuro to create a striking contrast between light and dark areas, adding depth to the portrait.

History & Provenance

The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection, representing Hein's contribution to early 20th-century Danish art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Einar Hein

Artist

Einar Hein

Einar Hein (19 May 1875 – 8 August 1931) was a Danish painter who is remembered for his paintings of the landscapes and people of Skagen in the north of Denmark.