Læsende dame 1925

"Læsende dame" (Reading Lady) is a 1925 painting by Danish artist Peter Ilsted (1861-1933). The work depicts a woman sitting in a chair, reading a book. The composition is simple, with the figure filling most of the canvas. Ilsted was known for his realistic style, which is evident in the meticulous detail of the woman's clothing, the chair, and the table. This work is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. The piece is notable for its portrayal of the intimate, everyday moment of reading, a theme that would continue to be explored by Ilsted throughout his career.