Boys drawing
Sofie Ribbing · 1864
Why it's great
Two boys sit together in a room, drawing at a table, absorbed in their work. Sofie Ribbing, a Swedish painter, painted a quiet scene of children learning. The soft lighting and calm mood make it feel real. It's a gentle moment of creativity.
Where to see it
📍 Gothenburg Museum of ArtGothenburg, Sweden
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Sofie Ribbing was born in Sweden and became a painter and teacher who lived in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. She studied in Copenhagen and was known for scenes of children and family life. She was one of the notable Scandinavian women painters of her era. She died in 1894.
