Anna Ancher
1859–1935 · Danish · 17 artworks
ImpressionismRealismnatural lightcolor theorydomestic scenesintimate portraitseveryday life
artist bio
Anna Ancher was a Danish painter associated with the Skagen Painters, a community of Danish and Scandinavian artists who gathered in the village of Skagen, Denmark. She is celebrated for her depictions of women and children in domestic settings, and her innovative use of light and color.
what you'll learn
Studying Anna Ancher's work allows students to explore the use of light and color to create atmosphere and convey emotion in everyday scenes. Students can also learn about the representation of women's lives and domestic spaces in art.
17 artworks
Young Woman with Her Child on Her Arm
1905
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Interior with Red Poppies
1905
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A Young Girl Plucking a Swan
1900
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A Man Mending Socks
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Little Girls with a Cod
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Young Girl Before a Lit Lamp
1887
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The Maid in the Kitchen
1886
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Living Room with Lilac Curtins and Blue Clematis
1913
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A Blind Woman in Her Room
1883
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Harvesters
1905
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Young Woman in front of a Mirror
1899
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Before the Royal Visit
1909
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Sewing Fisherman's Wife
1890
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Grief
1902
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At the Grave
1913
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The Dinner-Hour
1914
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Sunlight in the Blue Room
1891
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