After first Communion
Carl Frithjof Smith · 1892
Why it's great
A family sits together at home after a church ceremony, in their best clothes. Carl Frithjof Smith, a Norwegian painter who lived in Germany, painted quiet scenes of family life. The mood is peaceful and warm. It's a gentle picture of a special day.
Where to see it
📍 Revoltella MuseumTrieste, Italy
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Carl Frithjof Smith was born in Christiania (Oslo) in 1859 and trained in Germany, where he lived in Weimar for much of his life. He painted quiet scenes of family life and portraits. He died in Weimar in 1917.
