A Hunter Showing His Wife the First Snipe Hunt by Martinus Rørbye. A hunter in nineteenth-century attire presents his catch to a seated woman within a detailed domestic interior, while a hunting dog looks on.

A Hunter Showing His Wife the First Snipe Hunt

Martinus Rørbye

1839 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterfully detailed Danish Golden Age interior scene capturing a quiet moment of domestic pride after a hunt.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm wood and umber notes — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Rich brown, Deep burgundy, Aged gold

About the piece

Created in 1839 by Danish master Martinus Rørbye, this painting is a double portrait of Christian Frederik Zeuthen and his wife, Sophie Hedevig. The work captures a narrative moment from the Danish Golden Age, showcasing Rørbye's skill in rendering light, texture, and the intimate atmosphere of a nineteenth-century home.

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