Alvor. Kunstnerens broder ligger syg 1908

"Alvor. Kunstnerens broder ligger syg" (Seriousness. The Artist's Brother is Ill) is a 1908 painting by Danish artist P.A. Schou, depicting a somber scene. A woman sits in a chair, head in hand, as a man lies in bed, propped up with a pillow. The scene is filled with quiet despair, emphasizing the emotional impact of illness on those around the afflicted. The painting is a realistic portrayal of a personal and intimate moment, characteristic of Schou's style, and is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.