Sjællandske høstpiger ved en brønd by Jørgen Roed. A group of women in traditional 19th-century Danish dress gather around a stone well in a sunny farmyard beside a man with horses.

Sjællandske høstpiger ved en brønd

Jørgen Roed

1850 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A charming 19th-century Danish genre scene capturing rural life and traditional costume at a country well.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Kitchen
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1850 by Danish Golden Age artist Jørgen Roed, this vibrant scene depicts harvest girls in the region of Zealand. The work showcases the artist's mastery of light and costume, set against the rustic backdrop of a thatched-roof barn and open countryside, offering a window into traditional rural life.