Et telegram 1893

Julius Exner's 1893 painting "Et telegram" depicts a woman hunched over a table in a dimly lit room, writing a letter. The scene suggests the woman is receiving news, possibly tragic, as her posture conveys sadness and her surroundings - a spinning wheel and a bowl of apples - hint at a rural setting. This realistic depiction of everyday life is typical of Exner's genre paintings, often portraying the lives of ordinary people in the 19th century. The painting, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a poignant glimpse into a moment of emotional turmoil.