The Sister's Bed 1838 - 1841

"The Sister's Bed" (1838-1841) by Wilhelm Marstrand depicts a scene of domesticity, showcasing a woman standing near a bed, likely her sister's, holding a tambourine, while another figure sits on the edge of the bed, possibly attending to the sick woman lying on the bed. The intimate and detailed scene, captured within the small dimensions of 20 cm x 27.5 cm, showcases Marstrand's skill in portraying everyday life with emotional depth. This painting, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Marstrand's realistic style and his interest in capturing the nuances of human emotion and interaction, a hallmark of 19th-century Danish art.