Portrait of Oda Krohg

Description

A woman in a bright red blouse stands with her hands resting at her hips. She wears a dark blue skirt and a pale head covering, and her body turns slightly toward the viewer. A softly painted blue-grey background and narrow border frame the full figure. The red blouse and pale head covering draw attention to her face. A woman in a red blouse and blue skirt stands with hands at her hips. The vivid blouse contrasts with the dark skirt.

About Portrait of Oda Krohg Reproduction

The red blouse is the strongest colour, set against the dark skirt and pale face. Loose brushwork around the clothing and background gives the portrait an informal quality. A faint line near the edge suggests a frame or studio wall. Her dark blue skirt falls in broad strokes beneath relaxed hands. The narrow painted border and softly marked background make the full figure stand apart.

Her relaxed stance and direct expression create a confident, approachable presence. The simple background keeps focus on the clothing and pose. Strong colour blocks and an easy posture give the portrait an energetic clarity. The pose is direct and informal. Bold colour contrasts do most of the work, with little surrounding detail to distract from the sitter.

The hand-painted reproduction

ByMuseum offers Portrait of Oda Krohg by Christian Krohg as a hand-painted oil reproduction on canvas. The red blouse contrasts with the blue skirt and gives the full-length figure a distinct colour focus. Keep surrounding colours simple and hang at a height that preserves the direct gaze of the sitter. Even light will show the contrast of red, blue and pale background.

• The vivid blouse contrasts with the dark skirt.
• A relaxed stance gives the portrait a confident character.
• Painted individually in oil on canvas.
• Select the available size and presentation on this page.