Artwork
Dameportræt
Dameportræt is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Knud Larsen. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Dameportræt is an oil painting created by Knud Larsen in 1894, currently held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an elderly woman seated and knitting, dressed in dark clothing with her hair pulled back and wearing glasses. Her gaze is directed to the right, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and domesticity.
Technique & Style
The artist uses a muted gray background and subtle lighting to create a serene atmosphere, with the subject's hands engaged in a gentle motion, suggesting a focus on everyday life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Knud Larsen painted quiet, unhurried moments—births, portraits, funerals—with the same steady hand whether the scene was a parlor or a field.
