Artwork

Ane Marie Rohde, née Schmidt. The artist's mother.

Ane Marie Rohde, née Schmidt. The artist's mother., by Johan Rohde, unspecified, 1903
Ane Marie Rohde, née Schmidt. The artist's mother., by Johan Rohde, unspecified, 1903

Ane Marie Rohde, née Schmidt. The artist's mother. is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Johan Rohde. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Ane Marie Rohde, née Schmidt.

About this work

Overview

Ane Marie Rohde, née Schmidt. The artist's mother is a 1903 painting by Johan Rohde, a Danish artist associated with the Impressionist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts the artist's mother, Ane Marie Rohde, lost in thought, with a vase of yellow flowers on a nearby table. Her introspective expression and gentle pose convey a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The painting features soft, gentle brushstrokes and a subtle play of light and shadow on the subject's face, characteristic of Impressionist techniques. The artist's use of color, including the yellow shawl and flowers, adds to the overall effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Johan Rohde

Artist

Johan Rohde

Johan Gudmann Rohde (1 November 1856 – 18 February 1935) was a Danish painter, lithographer and designer.