Who painted The Artist’s Daughter in Fancy Dress?

The Artist’s Daughter in Fancy Dress was painted by Laurits Tuxen in 1916.

Where can I see The Artist’s Daughter in Fancy Dress?

The Artist’s Daughter in Fancy Dress is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Artist’s Daughter in Fancy Dress?

The Artist’s Daughter in Fancy Dress is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Artist’s Daughter in Fancy Dress

Laurits Tuxen , 1916

The Artist’s Daughter in Fancy Dress is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Laurits Tuxen. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Artist’s Daughter in Fancy Dress is a 1916 oil painting by Laurits Tuxen, a prominent Danish figure painter associated with the Skagen Painters. The work depicts a woman, identifiable as the artist’s daughter, adorned in elaborate attire.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, dressed in a light, high-collared dress and wide-brimmed hat, conveys a sense of elegance. She holds a small birdcage in one hand and gestures a peace sign with the other, introducing elements of whimsy and symbolism. The sitter’s identity as the artist’s daughter adds a personal, familial layer to the portrait.

Technique & Style

Executed in an Impressionist style, the painting features prominent impasto brushstrokes, particularly evident in the textured rendering of the dress and hat. This technique imparts a tactile, almost sculptural quality to the work.

History & Provenance

Created in 1916 by Laurits Tuxen, who was instrumental in founding Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler as an alternative to traditional art academies, the painting is now part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.