Interior with a Girl Sewing 1888

"Interior with a Girl Sewing" is a painting by Danish artist Carl Holsøe, created in 1888. The artwork, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a young woman seated by a window, meticulously engaged in needlework. The composition is characterized by a dark, almost somber palette, with the light streaming through the window illuminating the figure and the surrounding plants. Holsøe's masterful use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation, making the painting a poignant example of the Realist movement in Danish art.