En friers moder taler sin søns sag 1825 - 1873

Wilhelm Marstrand's *En friers moder taler sin søns sag* (1825-1873) is a genre painting depicting a scene from Danish life in the 19th century. The painting depicts a mother advocating for her son to a potential bride's father, while the son anxiously awaits the outcome. The intimate setting of the room, with its humble furnishings and details, is a testament to Marstrand's attention to realism, a hallmark of Danish Golden Age painting. The scene is filled with nuanced expressions and gestures, capturing the tension and anticipation of the moment. The painting is now part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.