I havedøren 1913

print, mezzotint

character portrait

print

portrait subject

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

mezzotint

portrait drawing

facial study

portrait art

celebrity portrait

digital portrait

"I havedøren" (1913) by Danish artist Peter Ilsted is a depiction of a woman reading a book on the threshold of a doorway. Ilsted was known for his realistic portrayal of everyday life and the nuances of light and shadow. The painting is a study in quiet contemplation and the subtle play of light. The woman is bathed in a soft glow emanating from within the house, while the doorway frame casts a shadow that creates a sense of privacy. The artwork is held at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.