Roses. Marie Krøyer seated in the deckchair in the garden by Mrs Bendsen's house by Peder Severin Krøyer
"Roses" by Peder Severin Krøyer depicts a scene from the real life of the artist and his wife, Maria Krøyer, on a sunny summer day in Skagen, Denmark. Maria is sitting on a deck chair with a newspaper on her lap, while their dog, Rap, sleeps at her feet. Another empty deck chair awaits the return of the painter. In the foreground, a rosebush blooms, framing Maria. The house in the background is barely visible, with some fallen petals on the ground. The historical Rose Alba Maxima is depicted, and a specimen of this rose can still be found in the garden of the Skagens Museum.
The painting conveys the tranquility and leisure of a summer day, with insects buzzing in the air and the scent of roses. Maria Krøyer enjoys the shade, while shafts of sunlight penetrate the scene, illuminating the white of her dress. The couple's dog is a common motif in Peder Severin Krøyer's works.
"Roses" was painted in 1893 and shows the influence of French Impressionism on the artist.
Resolution 10000 x 8795 px
