Kunstnerens døde moder 1892

"Kunstnerens døde moder" (The Artist's Dead Mother) is a poignant oil painting by Danish artist Viggo Johansen, created in 1892. The painting depicts a woman lying in bed, covered in sheets, with only her face and the top of her head visible. Johansen's use of muted tones and expressive brushstrokes creates a sense of sorrow and loss, reflecting the artist's personal grief over the death of his mother. The intimate and somber nature of the painting speaks to the universal experience of mourning and the artist's profound connection to his subject. It is currently held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.