Figure Studies
A Mother Plaiting Her Little Daughter's Hair
Christian Krohg
An intimate and tender domestic moment captured with expressive, luminous brushwork.
Braiding her Hair
Christian Krohg
1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A tender, intimate moment captured with expressive brushwork and a soft, muted palette.
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Where it works
A measured, restful work with a neutral color register — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Guest Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1888 by Norwegian artist Christian Krohg, this work captures a quiet domestic scene with a modern, almost photographic perspective. The Impressionist-influenced brushstrokes and warm pink background create a nostalgic atmosphere, characteristic of Krohg's sensitive portrayals of everyday life.
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