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Farmer woman from Amager, 1843. Creator: Johan Christoffer Boklund
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Farmer woman from Amager, 1843. Creator: Johan Christoffer Boklund
Farmer woman from Amager, 1843. Dressed in national costume; black robe with rich appliques and edging in different colours. Large, gilded buckles on the chest. Hood tied with a ribbon around the neck. Psalm book in one hand and white handkerchief in the other. White gloves. The psalm book and the white gloves and the handkerchief suggest that it is holiday dress she is wearing, as if she is on her way to church. On the left, Copenhagen can be seen on the horizon. Bright blue sky
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1840s Applique Appliqued Gavleborg Gavleborg County Museum Handkerchief Hankie Headscarf Milestone National Costume National Dress Path Sunday Best Head Dress Johan Christoffer Boklund
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This evocative image captures the essence of rural life in the 1840s as depicted by Danish painter Johan Christoffer Boklund. The farmer woman from Amager, dressed in her national costume, stands proudly before the backdrop of Copenhagen's horizon. Her black robe, adorned with rich appliques and edging in various colors, is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship of the time. Large, gilded buckles on her chest add an air of opulence to her simple attire. The woman's hood, tied with a ribbon around her neck, completes her traditional headdress. In one hand, she holds a Psalm book, while in the other, a white handkerchief is delicately folded. The psalm book and white gloves suggest that she is on her way to church, adding to the holiday dress theme of her attire. The bright blue sky and the milestone in the foreground further emphasize the sense of place and time. This full-length oil painting, created by Boklund in the nineteenth century, is a valuable heritage art piece that showcases the fashion trends, literature, and Christian traditions of the era. The woman's thoughtful expression and her gaze away from the viewer add a sense of introspection and mystery to the image. This painting, now housed in the Gavleborg County Museum, is a testament to the enduring beauty and significance of the past.
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