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Knud Larsen
A poignant and beautifully lit portrayal of an elderly woman resting amidst an expansive Danish moorland.
Worn Out
H. A. Brendekilde
1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A poignant and dramatic social realist scene depicting a moment of profound exhaustion and grief in a rural landscape.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in softened golden tones — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Aged gold, Olive green, Soft white
About the piece
Painted in 1889 by Danish artist H.A. Brendekilde, 'Worn Out' is a landmark of social realism. It captures the harsh reality of rural labor through the powerful image of a woman crying out for help beside a fallen laborer under a wide, overcast sky.
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