Albert Anker Genre Paintings Review

Albert Anker Genre Paintings Reviewed by Teresita Blanco

Anker was a famous Swiss painter and illustrator from the 19th century. He was made famous by his realistic depiction of village life. Aside from Paris, Anker visited many places in Europe in order to perfect his technique. In the 1900, he suffered a stroke. This limited his ability to move about. He finally got his big break when he died in 1910. It was only then that he achieved the recognition he so desired. Many stamps today include scenes from Anker's paintings. The first painting shows a guy drinking. That is were the painting get's its name "The Drinker". Old poor people usually take to drinking.

In this one, we see a child reading to his granddad. Despite being pheasants, this child was able to get some degree of education. Based on his apron, the child is more of a craftman. He is a step above the common farmer. Back when that meant something.

This painting shows a widowed woman eating lunch. She is sipping her tea. You can tell she is a widow because of her black veil.

In this painting, an old woman is sitting near a dead fire. Like her, the fire is about to die out.

Here is another drunkard painting. This one is drinking because he is angry at the world.

This one depicts an old woman reading. With the advent of the industrial revolution, public education became available. At least in Switzerland.

In this painting, a girl is holding her baby sister. Her mother is coming in with the food. The interior is quite humble.

The strokes here are lose. This is because Anker had a stroke a year ago. Anyhow, this is quite the realistic depiction of an old man resting. The dog, being a dog wants a piece of his food.

In this painting, a girl in mourners clothing is reading to some pheasants. Since it is Sunday, she is reading the Bible.

Here is another drinking painting. This guy's absinthe was a highly alcoholic beverage. It does not take much to get you really drunk.

This one shows a group portrait. The children are practicing water color. You can see all their utensils and sketches on the table.

This one shows a wounded soldier. He seems quite weary of battles.

The last painting shows a mother looking at her child sleeping. The candlelight is a good detail.

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