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At Breakfast, 1898. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring
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At Breakfast, 1898. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring
At Breakfast, 1898
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Back View Breakfast Domestic Domestic Life Household La Ring Lars Ring Laurits Andersen Ring Lauritz Andersen Ring Le Matin Meal Mealtime Morning Rear View Ring La Ring Laurits Andersen Social Realism National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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At Breakfast, 1898
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is a captivating oil painting by Danish artist Laurits Andersen Ring, showcasing a woman in the quiet intimacy of her home during the early hours of the morning. The painting, created in the late 19th century, is a prime example of the Social Realism movement and a valuable addition to the heritage art collection at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. The woman in the painting is depicted from the back, seated at a small, simple table, her posture suggesting a sense of contentment and relaxation. She is engrossed in reading the morning newspapers, her focus uninterrupted as she leans forward, her body language conveying a sense of solitude and contemplation. The scene is set indoors, with the warm, inviting glow of the interior lighting contrasting against the cool, muted colors of the winter landscape outside. The painting's rich, oil on canvas texture adds depth and dimension to the image, bringing the woman and her surroundings to life. The use of color is masterful, with the warm tones of the table, chair, and woman's clothing contrasting against the cooler hues of the background. The chair, with its worn, textured fabric and intricately carved wooden design, adds a sense of history and heritage to the painting. The woman's back view, with her long, flowing hair cascading down her back, adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the painting. The use of a rear view perspective is a common technique in Ring's work, allowing the viewer to focus on the subject's posture and body language rather than their facial features. "At Breakfast, 1898" is a poignant and evocative depiction of a simple, everyday moment in domestic life, capturing the essence of the human experience and the passage of time. The painting invites the viewer to reflect on the quiet moments of solitude and contemplation that can be found even in the busiest of lives.
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