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Moder fortæller. Kunstnerens hustru og datter
Moder fortæller. Kunstnerens hustru og datter is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Laurits Andersen Ring. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Overview
This oil painting captures an intimate domestic scene, portraying his wife, Sigrid Kähler, and their daughter.
Laurits Andersen Ring, a prominent Danish artist, completed *Moder fortæller. Kunstnerens hustru og datter* (Mother Tells a Story. The Artist's Wife and Daughter) in 1901. This oil painting captures an intimate domestic scene, portraying his wife, Sigrid Kähler, and their daughter. The work exemplifies Ring's engagement with both symbolic undertones and a grounded realism, characteristic of his contributions to Danish art at the turn of the 20th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents a quiet moment between Ring's wife, Sigrid, and their child, seated together in a dimly lit room. Sigrid holds an apple, a detail that subtly draws attention to the domestic setting and perhaps suggests themes of nurture or knowledge. The warm glow of a nearby lamp illuminates their faces, creating a focal point and emphasizing their close connection within the otherwise shadowed interior. Sigrid's expression is serious, while her hand rests gently on the child's shoulder.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil, this portrait demonstrates a post-impressionist approach, particularly in its handling of light and shadow. A bright lamp serves as the primary light source, casting a warm illumination on the figures and nearby objects, such as a bowl of apples and a pitcher, which are depicted with notable realism. This interplay of light and deep shadow contributes to the painting's cozy yet contemplative mood, while dark walls and background elements add visual depth to the intimate setting.
History & Provenance
Created in 1901, *Moder fortæller. Kunstnerens hustru og datter* is a significant work by Laurits Andersen Ring, a painter known for his contributions to symbolism and social realism. The painting is currently part of the esteemed collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark's national gallery. Its inclusion reflects its importance within Ring's oeuvre and its contribution to the broader narrative of Danish art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Artist
Laurits Andersen Ring (Danish pronunciation: ; 15 August 1854 – 10 September 1933) was one of the foremost Danish painters of the turn of the 20th century, who pioneered both symbolism and social realism in Denmark.
