{"product_id":"madchen-mit-hampelmann-marie-anker-albert-anker","title":"Mädchen mit Hampelmann (Marie Anker) - Albert Anker","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tender portrait of the artist's daughter, Marie, holding a traditional toy, captured with the characteristic realism of Albert Anker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Anker, often referred to as the national painter of Switzerland, produced this intimate portrait of his daughter, Marie. The work captures a quiet moment of childhood, focusing on the subject as she holds a traditional jumping jack toy. Anker is widely recognised for his depictions of domestic life and his sensitive observation of children, which he rendered with a distinct balance of technical precision and emotional warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is tightly cropped, placing the young girl against a dark, neutral background. This choice directs the viewer's attention entirely to her expression and the tactile quality of her clothing. Her fair hair and pale complexion contrast with the deep shadows, while the bright red of the toy provides a singular point of colour. Anker employs a painterly technique, using visible brushstrokes that suggest the texture of the fabric and the soft features of the child. Unlike the formal, rigid portraiture common in the nineteenth century, this piece possesses a candid quality that feels immediate and personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnker studied in Paris and was influenced by the French Realist tradition, yet he maintained a focus on the rural and familial subjects of his home in Ins. His ability to convey the inner life of his subjects without resorting to sentimentality is evident here. The painting functions as a record of his own family life, reflecting the values of the period while maintaining a timeless quality. The light falls gently across the girl's face, softening her features and creating a sense of volume. This print preserves the nuances of Anker's original brushwork, offering a clear view of his approach to light and form. It is a study in simplicity, capturing the fleeting nature of youth through a disciplined and observant eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/girl-with-distaff-matthijs-maris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGirl with Distaff - Matthijs Maris — Matthijs Maris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/spring-ploughing-john-constable\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpring Ploughing - John Constable — John Constable\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albert Anker","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434591129935,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434603221327,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434603254095,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434603286863,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434603319631,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434603352399,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434603385167,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434603417935,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434603450703,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434603483471,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434603516239,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/M-dchen-mit-Hampelmann-Marie-Anker-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786190768370.jpg?v=1786313431","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/madchen-mit-hampelmann-marie-anker-albert-anker","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}