Mormons Visiting a Country Carpenter 1856

"Mormons Visiting a Country Carpenter" is a painting by Danish artist Christen Dalsgaard, created in 1856. This realist painting depicts a scene of daily life in the 19th century, specifically focusing on a group of Mormon missionaries visiting a carpenter's workshop. Dalsgaard skillfully portrays the interactions between the visitors and the carpenter, showcasing both the warmth and the tension that might exist between the two groups. The detailed interior of the carpenter's shop, including the tools, furniture, and light filtering through the window, adds to the realism of the scene. The artwork is currently housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.