By the Window by Fritz von Uhde. A woman seen from behind stands at an open window overlooking a city garden, with a sewing machine and wooden chair in the foreground.

By the Window

Fritz von Uhde

1890 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A quiet, intimate scene of a seamstress gazing out a window, rendered with soft light and expressive brushwork.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with softened warm notes — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Soft white

About the piece

Painted in 1890 by German artist Fritz von Uhde, this work captures a contemplative moment in a domestic interior. The play of light through the window illuminates the scene, highlighting the delicate textures of the sewing room and offering a window into the serene atmosphere of late 19th-century life.