Artwork
Taterkvinde med sit barn på heden
Taterkvinde med sit barn på heden is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Hans Smidth. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Taterkvinde med sit barn på heden (1893) is an oil painting by Danish artist Hans Smidth, capturing a serene scene of a woman with her infant in the Jutland heathlands.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a woman tenderly cradling her baby amidst the heathlands, reflecting Smidth's fascination with Jutland's everyday life and its inhabitants, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Smidth employs muted, earthy tones and soft brushstrokes, evoking a hazy, overcast atmosphere and contributing to the piece's calm, introspective mood, aligning with Impressionist influences.
History & Provenance
Created in 1893, the work is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, reflecting Smidth's long career (1839-1917) focused on Jutland's landscapes and people.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Ludvig Smidth (2 October 1839, Nakskov – 5 May 1917, Frederiksberg) was a Danish painter. He is remembered above all for his paintings of Jutland and its local inhabitants.
