To fattige børn 1845

"To fattige børn" (The Poor Children) is a painting by Danish artist Peter Julius Larsen created in 1845. It depicts two young children, a boy and a girl, huddled together in a snowy forest with a dog. The painting, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Larsen's talent for capturing the plight of the poor through realistic detail and emotional resonance. The somber palette and the children's worn clothing emphasize their poverty, while the dog's presence suggests companionship and loyalty in their hardship.