Kunstnerens hustru med to børn 1890

"Kunstnerens hustru med to børn" (The Artist's Wife with Two Children), painted in 1890 by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard (1856-1933), depicts a tender scene of domesticity. The painting showcases Skovgaard's mastery of realism, capturing the intimate moment of a mother breastfeeding her infant while a young child looks on. The subdued palette and intimate composition create a sense of warmth and closeness, highlighting the familial bonds and everyday life of the artist's family. The painting is housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark, where it continues to captivate viewers with its poignant portrayal of motherhood.