The Net Mender (Garnbinderen) 1879

"The Net Mender" (1879) by Christian Krohg depicts a scene of quiet domesticity. The painting shows an elderly couple in their humble home, the man mending a fishing net, while his wife sits next to him, likely knitting. The painting's realistic style and focus on the lives of ordinary people are typical of Krohg's work, which often explored themes of social realism and everyday life in Norway. The piece's muted palette and intimate composition create a sense of quietude and contemplation. This artwork is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.