Ved Sarkophagen 1929

"Ved Sarkophagen" (By the Sarcophagus) is an oil painting created in 1929 by Danish artist Paul Fischer. The painting depicts two nude women standing by a stone sarcophagus, adorned with flowers, in a lush garden setting. The scene evokes a sense of classical beauty and sensuality, with the women's forms and the soft, delicate colors creating a harmonious composition. The inclusion of the sarcophagus suggests a theme of mortality or remembrance, adding a layer of symbolic depth to the work. Fischer's use of light and shadow adds further dimension to the painting, creating a sense of depth and realism.