Description
Two women sit close together, seen mostly from behind as one braids the long hair of the other. The woman receiving the braid wears a blue garment and sits on a dark chair, while the other figure leans forward with both hands near the hair. Their heads incline toward the same small task. A broad pale wall fills the background, giving the figures a quiet space apart from any other activity.
About The Hair Is Being Braided Reproduction
The painter uses subdued blue, gray, and violet tones in the clothing, with warmer brown and auburn color in the hair. Loose strokes describe sleeves and shoulders, while the hair is painted in soft, narrow strands. The pale wall carries a faint pink cast that contrasts with the darker backs of the seated women. The straight edges of the chair appear beneath the nearer figure and hold the lower composition.
The intimate gesture is conveyed through posture rather than facial expression. The hands meet at the hair, and the two figures form a single angled shape against the plain background. The cropped view keeps the task close and avoids unnecessary detail. Broad areas of color and visible brushwork give the scene a soft, informal quality, while the shared activity provides a clear center. The braiding hands meet near the back of the seated head of the woman, framed by blue fabric and the pale wall.
The hand-painted reproduction
ByMuseum offers The Hair is Being Braided by Christian Krohg as a hand-painted oil reproduction on canvas. Use a quiet wall and even light to preserve the soft colors and brushwork.
- Both figures are viewed mainly from behind
- Blue clothing contrasts with the pale pink wall
- Painted individually in oil on canvas.
- Select the available size and presentation on this page.





