Slow Art Sunday - Ancher

This Labour Day weekend, Slow Art Sunday celebrates the work of artists and fine crafters who by their labour have added much beauty to cultures around the world. Anna Ancher from Denmark painted this lovely sunlit scene of a woman hard at work and attentive to her sewing.

While growing up, Anna’s parents ran an inn in Skagen at the northern most tip of Denmark where “The Skagen Painters” would gather.  Michael Ancher was part of this well-known group of Scandinavian artists in the late 1800’s and encouraged Anna to pursue her art despite educational restrictions on women.  She began to study under a tutor, then was able to attend art college and ultimately married Michael.  She exhibited her work as the only female member of the group.

This 1882 treasure is representative of her work that depicted everyday, domestic life and for which she was acknowledged as an important contribution to Danish art.  Take some time to enjoy this pretty painting and consider the fruits of your labour today.

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