A Mother Plaiting Her Little Daughter's Hair by Christian Krohg. A mother seen from behind braids her daughter's blonde hair against a warm, painterly backdrop.

A Mother Plaiting Her Little Daughter's Hair

Christian Krohg

1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An intimate and tender domestic moment captured with expressive, luminous brushwork.

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Guest Room
Placement
Reads naturally in balanced wall arrangements
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Terracotta clay, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1888 by Norwegian naturalist Christian Krohg, this work captures a quiet moment of maternal care. The scene is rendered with a masterful touch, emphasizing the play of light on the figures' hair and clothing against a soft, atmospheric background.

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