A Blind Woman in Her Room 1883

"A Blind Woman in Her Room" (1883) by Anna Ancher portrays a solitary figure shrouded in darkness, seated in a dimly lit room. The woman's face is obscured by shadows, her blindness emphasized by the stark contrast between her dark figure and the bright, yellow light streaming through a window. Ancher, known for her depictions of everyday life in Skagen, Denmark, captures a sense of solitude and introspection in this poignant work. The painting is held in the Hirschsprung Collection in Copenhagen.