Carl Holsøe
1863–1935 · Danish · 30 artworks
RealismImpressionismmuted color palettessoft lightatmospheric perspectivedomestic interiorsdepiction of quiet moments
artist bio
Carl Holsøe was a Danish artist known for his quiet, intimate interior scenes, often featuring women engaged in everyday activities. His works capture the serene atmosphere of domestic life with a focus on light and subtle color harmonies, contributing to the Danish Golden Age of painting.
what you'll learn
Studying Holsøe's work allows students to explore the use of light and shadow to create mood and atmosphere within interior spaces. Students can also learn about composition and the depiction of everyday life in art.
30 artworks
An Interior with a Stove and a View into the Dining Room
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Motherhood
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Waiting by the Window
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Salon
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Mother and Child by a Window
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The Music Room
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The Artist's Wife Sitting at a Window in a Sunlit Room
1900
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Clearing Away the Tray
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Reflections
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Woman in an Interior with a Mirror
1898
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The Reader
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Interior with the Artist's Wife at the Window
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Afternoon Tea
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Interior with Painting
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Woman with a Fruit Bowl
1900
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Sunlight in Living Room
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Girl Reading in a Sunlit Room
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A Woman at a Sunny Window
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Artist's Wife Setting the Table
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Woman Sewing
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Girl Standing on a Balcony
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Lady Seated in a Drawing Room
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Open Window
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Sunlit Interior
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Interior with a Lady and a Cat
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A Saucer of Milk
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Salon Interior
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Woman Reading in an Interior
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Interior with Cello and Spinet
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Interior with Bureau
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