Vrouw maakt paddenstoelen schoon aan tafel
Medium
etching
Dimensions
206; 147
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 206 mm x breedte 147 mm
Art Historical Context
Peter Vilhelm Ilsted'sVrouw maakt paddenelen schoon aan tafel* (Woman Cleaning Mushrooms at the), created in 1893, is a delicate etching measuring 206 mm high by 147 mm wide. This intimate print captures a quiet domestic moment, showcasing Ilsted's mastery as a Danish printmaker during the late 19th century. in 1864, Ilsted inspiration from 17th Dutch masters like Rembrandt, realism with meticulous detail in his works. The etching technique—where acid etches fine lines into a metal plateallowed Ilsted to achieve subtle tonal gradations and textures, evoking the softness of everyday scenes. He...