Alexander Rau, Interior Scene With Woman Sewing

Alexander Rau, Interior Scene With Woman SewingThis gentle early 20th century interior scene by Alexander Rau (1878 1944) depicts a young lady sewing within a farmhouse interior. It carries a relaxing mood and celebrates the joys of rustic simplicity. The lady appears to be sitting at a kitchen table, which has an open drawer. While behind her, several religious paintings are hung against the wall. Perhaps shes appreciating a brief moment of calm during a busy day with the family. Little is known

vibrant colours

her career continued to blossom and in 1899 Bernhardt became the first woman to appear on screen as Hamlet

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Paulsen was 57 when he visited and would’ve known many of the creative types that were drawn to the area

1920Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Very presentable overall with no issues

The painting is housed within what appears to be its original giltwood frame

has pulled us into the scene by positioning a well-worn track beneath our feet

Frame in excellent condition

Overall size: 10½” x 9” / 27cm x 22cm

Laermans work tended to focus on downtrodden labourers toiling hard within rural settings

The portrait is housed within a decorative wooden frame with foliate corner ornamentation and gilded borders

It’s plausible that she’s in the latter stages of mourning