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A condolence visit (oil on canvas)
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A condolence visit (oil on canvas)
OVR390533 A condolence visit (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 55x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering
Media ID 24725412
© O. Vaering / Bridgeman Images
Bereaved Bereavement Cluttered Condolences Grief Grieving Humble Loss Melancholy Mourner Paying Respects Sitting Room Sofa Stove Visiting Visitor Waiting Mourning Sadness
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In this poignant oil on canvas painting titled "A Condolence Visit". Christian Krohg captures the raw emotions of mourning and grief in a 20th-century sitting room. The scene depicts an elderly mourner, his face adorned with a long beard, seated on a cluttered sofa. The atmosphere is melancholic, as the room is dimly lit by a humble stove. The visitor, paying respects to the bereaved, stands silently nearby. Their presence adds to the weight of sorrow that permeates the space. Krohg's masterful brushstrokes convey not only sadness but also patience and waiting. The composition is filled with domestic details that evoke a sense of familiarity and intimacy - from the furniture to the objects scattered about. This cluttered environment serves as a metaphor for emotional turmoil experienced during times of loss. Through this powerful image, Krohg invites us to reflect on our own experiences with grief and reminds us of the importance of offering condolences during such difficult moments in life. This print from Fine Art Finder allows viewers to appreciate every intricate detail captured by O. Vaering's lens. It serves as both a visual reminder of human vulnerability and an homage to Krohg's skill in capturing profound emotion through artistry.
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