Erik Norselius, Interior Scene With Lady Knitting Thought-Provoking the sitter would have certainly

the sitter would have certainly been aware of the item’s religious connotations

An enigmatic French school portrait study of a black and white dog looking upwards towards the yonder

Paul-Désiré Trouillebert (1829-1900)

it’s a complete one-off and will certainly evoke some interesting debate

We may never know the true story but this only adds another layer of intrigue and mystery to this beautifully rendered painting

Erik Norselius, Interior Scene With Lady Knitting Thought-Provoking the sitter would have certainlyA gentle and introspective interior scene by Swedish painter, Erik Norseliuis (1874 1956). An older lady sits quietly knitting by the light from a bedroom window. While an old grandfather clock, which is tucked away between a wardrobe and a fireplace, ticks away the hours. Its a painting that carries a deeper significance if you look further into the symbolism. Note how the lady is positioned towards the very left of the composition with the focus set