Rudolf Dammeier, Interior

Rudolf Dammeier, InteriorThis early 20th century oil painting by German artist Rudolf Dammeier (1851 1936) depicts a dark room with a chair, drop leaf table, window, clock and exquisite wall panelling. It was produced in Berlin. As the quiet light cascades across wooden furnishings, an old chair beckons us to rest awhile in contemplation. With the silence only broken by the perpetuity of an inset clock and the occasional creak of settling timber. Dammeier was an accomplished

Married December 23

Probably commissioned by their father

charm and positivity - they seek to elevate the ordinary moments of family life with particular emphasis on maternal nurture

but as if you were seeing one of those little domiciles in the fairy stories

and was highly regarded by the establishment

glitz and fine cocktails

Medium: Oil on canvas laid on wood

wealth and the abundant attention of the King

It’s interesting to imagine what they were reading - perhaps both are studying some interesting literature

Emil Norrström

It’s been cited as causing insanity due to the resulting sudden change in air pressure

he would’ve enjoyed observing how the harsh climate affected the natural environment