Artwork
Marie gets some food.
Marie gets some food. is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Joakim Skovgaard. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. 'Marie gets some food' is a 1906 oil painting by Danish artist Joakim Frederik Skovgaard, known for his work in fresco.
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Overview
'Marie gets some food' is a 1906 oil painting by Danish artist Joakim Frederik Skovgaard, known for his work in fresco.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tender scene: a woman in a striped dress feeds a young girl in white, set against a dark green wall adorned with framed pictures.
Technique & Style
Thick, visible brushstrokes characterize the work, lending texture and vibrancy to the colors, particularly in the woman's dress and the girl's skin.
History & Provenance
Created in 1906, 'Marie gets some food' is associated with the post-impressionist movement and is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Joakim Frederik Skovgaard (18 November 1856 – 9 March 1933) was a Danish painter. He is remembered above all for the frescos which decorate Viborg Cathedral.
