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Breakfast, 1866 (oil on canvas)
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Breakfast, 1866 (oil on canvas)
3106543 Breakfast, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Lindegren, Amalia (1814-91); 82 x 69 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright
Media ID 18258461
© Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden / Bridgeman Images
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Breakfast, 1866 - A Glimpse into Sentimental Swedish Childhood
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. This oil on canvas painting, "Breakfast, 1866" by Amalia Lindegren offers a charming glimpse into the sentimental world of Swedish childhood in the late 19th century. The artwork, measuring 82 x 69 cm and housed at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, captures a heartwarming scene within a cozy home. In this intimate room setting, a young girl sits comfortably on the wooden floor wearing a red blouse and skirt. Her barefooted innocence is evident as she smiles joyfully while enjoying her morning meal of porridge from a wooden bowl. With rosy cheeks and bright eyes, she exudes pure happiness. The artist masterfully portrays both simplicity and sentimentality through various elements in the composition. A doll lies beside her on the floor—a symbol of childhood playfulness—while an ornate frame adorns the wall behind her. This juxtaposition highlights societal ideals associated with middle-class upbringing during that era. Lindegren's attention to detail is remarkable; every stroke brings life to this genre painting. From the texture of wood grain to delicate ribbons tied around braided hair—the viewer can almost feel themselves transported back in time. "Breakfast, 1866" not only showcases artistic skill but also provides insight into social class dynamics prevalent at that time in Scandinavia. It evokes nostalgia for an idealized past where simple pleasures like
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