Artwork
Frederikke Amalie Hammershøi, f. Rentzmann, kunstnerens moder
Frederikke Amalie Hammershøi, f. Rentzmann, kunstnerens moder is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Vilhelm Hammershøi. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Frederikke Amalie Hammershøi, f.
About this work
Overview
Frederikke Amalie Hammershøi, f. Rentzmann, kunstnerens moder is a portrait painted in oil by Vilhelm Hammershøi in 1898. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the artist's mother, Frederikke Amalie Hammershøi, with white hair and a neutral expression, wearing a black dress and white headscarf. Her face is the primary focus, rendered in soft brushstrokes.
Technique & Style
The portrait is characterized by restrained, atmospheric qualities, with a muted background that emphasizes the subject. The gentle brushwork contributes to the overall subdued tone.
History & Provenance
Vilhelm Hammershøi, a Danish painter active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, created this work. It is associated with the impressionist movement and is held in a public collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vilhelm Hammershøi (), often anglicised as Vilhelm Hammershoi (15 May 1864 – 13 February 1916), was a Danish painter.
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