Artwork
Marie Schou, f. Hansen, kunstnerens første hustru med sit barn
Marie Schou, f. Hansen, kunstnerens første hustru med sit barn is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Karl Schou. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Karl Schou's 1899 oil painting, 'Marie Schou, f. Hansen, kunstnerens første hustru med sit barn', is a portrait held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the artist's first wife, Marie, sitting with their child on her lap. She wears a white dress and gazes gently at the baby, wrapped in a white blanket. The scene conveys a sense of maternal tenderness and domestic intimacy.
Technique & Style
The painting features a dimly lit interior with a fireplace and a painting above it. Light enters from a window on the right, casting a soft glow. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a warm and contemplative atmosphere, drawing attention to the subjects.
Artist & collection
