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The seamstress, 1881 (oil on canvas)
OVR390568 The seamstress, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 130x166 cm; Gothenburg Art Museum, Sweden; Photo © O. Vaering
Media ID 24725430
© O. Vaering / Bridgeman Images
Asleep Broken Craft Crafts Crucifixion Devout Didactic Exhausted Exhaustion Humble Impoverished Lace Curtains Needlework Oil Lamp Piano Sewing Machine Tired Weary Craftswoman
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring the timeless beauty of art into your home with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints. This exquisite piece features "The Seamstress, 1881" by Christian Krohg, an oil on canvas painting from the Gothenburg Art Museum in Sweden. Captured in intricate detail, this masterpiece showcases the artist's skillful brushstrokes and evocative use of color. Add this stunning work of art to your collection and elevate the aesthetic of any room in your home.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Seamstress, 1881
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is a captivating oil painting by Christian Krohg that beautifully captures the essence of a hardworking and exhausted female worker. In this poignant portrayal, we see a humble seamstress seated in her modest interior, surrounded by lace curtains and an old-fashioned oil lamp illuminating her weary face. The artist skillfully depicts the physical toll of labor on the woman's body as she rests with her head gently leaning against the back of a chair. Her tired eyes are closed, and it is evident that she has fallen into an exhausted sleep after hours of needlework. The broken dress hanging nearby serves as a reminder of her diligent craft. Despite her fatigue, there is an air of devout dedication about her posture. A crucifixion scene hangs on the wall behind her, symbolizing both religious faith and perhaps drawing parallels between Christ's suffering and hers. In this didactic portrait, Krohg sheds light on the plight of impoverished workers during his time. The sewing machine at the corner represents modernity creeping into traditional craftsmanship while emphasizing their relentless toil. This evocative artwork invites us to contemplate not only the hardships faced by working-class women but also their resilience in carrying out their domestic duties with unwavering commitment.
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