Little Red Riding Hood by Harriet Backer. An elderly woman in a lace cap sits beside a young girl wearing a bright red hood in a detailed domestic interior.

Little Red Riding Hood

Harriet Backer

1872 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A heartwarming and beautifully detailed scene of a grandmother and child, capturing a quiet moment from the classic folk tale.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1872 by Norwegian artist Harriet Backer, this masterful interior scene depicts the beloved characters of Little Red Riding Hood. The work showcases Backer's exceptional skill in rendering textures, from the delicate lace of the grandmother's cap to the vibrant velvet of the child's hood, all bathed in a warm, atmospheric light.