A Young Girl (En ung brystsyg pige) by Vilhelm Hammershøi. A profile portrait of a young woman with light hair in a bun, wearing a high-collared black dress against a muted, off-white background.

A Young Girl (En ung brystsyg pige)

Vilhelm Hammershøi

1888 · Oil Paint, Cardboard

A quiet and intimate profile portrait by Vilhelm Hammershøi, defined by its soft tonal palette and serene Danish atmosphere.

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Where it works

A soft, restrained artwork with warm, lived-in color — keeps the wall feeling open.

Often works in
Bedroom · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well where the room needs a lighter vertical note
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Works across a broad range of wall colors
Color notes
Soft cream, Charcoal black, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1888, this poignant profile portrait by Danish master Vilhelm Hammershøi captures a young woman in a moment of quiet stillness. The work exemplifies the artist's signature use of muted, earthy tones and diffused light, creating an atmosphere of psychological depth that seamlessly complements modern and minimalist interior styles.