A Visit to a Cobbler's Workshop 1885

"A Visit to a Cobbler's Workshop," painted in 1885 by Danish artist L.A. Ring, is a captivating depiction of everyday life. Set in a dimly lit cobbler's workshop, the painting captures a scene of quiet contemplation and camaraderie. Three figures, including the cobbler himself, sit around a table lit by a single oil lamp. The cobbler's workshop, with its tools and unfinished shoes, provides a glimpse into the artist's interest in portraying the lives of ordinary working people. This realistic portrayal of working class life is typical of Ring's style, which combined elements of naturalism and social realism. The painting is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.