Who painted A Distress Shot?

A Distress Shot was painted by Oscar Björck in 1892.

Where can I see A Distress Shot?

A Distress Shot is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is A Distress Shot?

A Distress Shot is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

A Distress Shot

Oscar Björck , 1892

A Distress Shot is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Oscar Björck. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1892 by Swedish artist Oscar Björck, *A Distress Shot* is an oil painting housed at Statens Museum for Kunst, associated with the post-impressionist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a somber, intimate scene: a standing woman and a seated child at a table, with a man's figure in the background, his back turned. The woman's averted face and the dimly lit setting contribute to an air of mystery and subdued tension.

Technique & Style

Björck employs chiaroscuro to create depth and atmosphere, with pronounced light and shadow effects. The post-impressionist approach is evident in the emotive, psychologically charged portrayal of the domestic scene.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1892 by Oscar Björck, a professor at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts, the work is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Context

As a post-impressionist work, *A Distress Shot* reflects the movement's emphasis on capturing modern life and emotional depth, diverging from the more superficial representations of impressionism.