A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight
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Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 51,5 x 42,5 cm h x w x d: Ram 67 x 58 x 6 cm
Inventory numberNM 6756
AcqusitionPurchase 1982
Other titlesTitel (sv): Ett fruentimber loppar sig vid ljus Titel (en): A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight
DescriptionDescription: This painting shows the intrepid way in which Hilleström depicted intimate, sometimes unpleasant, tasks. In order to see better, the woman leans over the light source behind the folding screen, casting a dramatic shadow on the wall – an effect typical of the artist’s portrayals of servants’ lives, their surroundings and everyday tasks. He was inspired by the likes of the French artist Jean Siméon Chardin and old Dutch and Flemish masters.
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TechniquePainting