Meta Magdalene Hammerich and the Artist's Daughter Kristiane Konstantin Hansen 1861

Constantin Hansen's "Meta Magdalene Hammerich and the Artist's Daughter Kristiane Konstantin Hansen" (1861) is a poignant portrait depicting two young girls, one in a blue dress, holding a book, and the other in white, resting her arm on her companion's shoulder. The artist's realistic portrayal of the girls' expressions and the subtle interaction between them conveys a sense of intimacy and shared experience, making it a touching example of 19th-century Danish portraiture. The artwork, housed in SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the innocence and charm of childhood.