Hip picture of a girl (Marie Anker) 1881

Albrecht Anker's 1881 painting "Hip picture of a girl (Marie Anker)" portrays a young girl named Marie Anker, with a serious expression and a confident stance. She is dressed in a black coat, black gloves, a blue and white scarf, and a black hat with a feather. The artwork is a realistic depiction of a young woman of the time period, and is a fine example of Anker's signature style of realism, often focusing on the working class and rural Swiss life. This painting captures a sense of the everyday life and youthful grace, and is a well-loved piece in the realm of portraiture.