Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864–1916) is known for his subdued portraits and meditative interiors which record the details of his everyday life. William Rothenstein (1872–1945) was similarly concerned with portraying domestic environments. In his portraits of family and friends, he gives the surrounding spaces as much attention as the figures. Both artists took great care in accurately portraying light, from the highlights on the figures’ hair, skin and clothing in Rothenstein’s paintings to the effects of light and shadow on the walls and floor of Hammershøi’s home.
Collection
Not in ACMI's collection
Previously on display
13 November 2022
ACMI: Gallery 4
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
LN189756
Curatorial section
Light → Interior Light
Measurements
645 x 581 mm
Object Types
Painting/Pictorial
Materials
Oil paint on canvas