Sunday afternoon 1861

Albrecht Anker's "Sunday Afternoon" (1861) depicts a quiet, domestic scene in a humble Swiss home. The painting features a young girl reading to her younger brother, who is asleep on the tiled stove. An older man, possibly their father, sits in the background, seemingly lost in thought. The work is known for its meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of rural life, a recurring theme in Anker's oeuvre. "Sunday Afternoon" exemplifies Anker's mastery of capturing the everyday moments and emotions of ordinary people, making it a poignant and relatable depiction of family life.