Anna Cramer, Interior Scene With Woman Holding A Dagger

Anna Cramer, Interior Scene With Woman Holding A DaggerA poignant late 19th century charcoal drawing of a female holding a dagger by German artist, Anna Cramer (1857 1941). The drawing was probably completed during Cramers studies and may reference a story relating to Swedish folklore. Its a puzzling scene as it appears to depict a heroine standing mournfully while she holds a dagger. A tapestry with a faint image of the crucifixion is hung behind her. Christianity was woven into Scandinavian folklore by

His records explain:

perhaps a little resistance to having her portrait painted

In the background

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 19” x 26” / 48cm x 66cmYear of creation: c

the combination of an idealised landscape and a dark surface seems to work well

A mid-20th-century three quarter length portrait of a seated lady by Finnish-Swedish artist

He exhibited at the Salon in Paris on multiple occasions and also worked as a drawing teacher in Agen

Mr and Mrs Shaw

In the 1840s

This is a good example of Flyckt’s finest work - it’s created with confidence and liberal use of impasto

An atmospheric 19th-century harbour scene depicting a working sailboat before a large coastal fire

She’s leaning forwards a little pensively