Portrait of Ida Hammershøi with Needlework (1891)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Within the serene and introspective "Portrait of Ida Hammershøi with Needlework" (1891), artist Vilhelm Hammershøi captures an intimate and quiet moment graced with stillness. The painting features Ida Hammershøi, the artist's wife, engrossed in her needlework. The subtle play of light and shadow is a quintessential element in Hammershøi's work, rendering the image with a profound sense of tranquility.The composition is enveloped in shades of gray and muted earth tones, illustrating Hammershøi's restrained color palette. The soft, delicate handling of the charcoal creates a hazy atmosphere that suggests a private, contemplative space. Ida is depicted with gentle precision, her focus and attention entirely absorbed by the needlework in her hands. This not only emphasizes her concentration but also evokes a sense of peaceful solitude.Ideal for enthusiasts of Hammershøi's unique style, this painting is a beautiful representation of introspection and the simple beauty found in everyday life.
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Vilhelm Hammershøi, often spelled Vilhelm Hammershoi in English, was a Danish painter. He is known for his poetic, subdued portraits and interiors.
Vilhelm Hammershøi was born in 1864. Copenhagen, Denmark. The son of a wealthy merchant Christian Hammershøi and his wife Frederikke (née Rentzmann), Hammershøi studied drawing from the age of eight with Niels Christian Kierkegaard and Holger Grønvold, as well as painting with Vilhelm Kyhn.