A Wounded Workman
1895
Erik Henningsen captures a heartbreaking moment of industrial tragedy in this 1895 masterpiece. We see a wounded miner being carried away from the pits, his wife collapsing in grief while a coworker tries to comfort her. Notice the mix of characters: rough-handed laborers, a stern policeman, and a well-dressed gentleman observing the scene—likely a doctor or manager. This painting is a powerhouse of Social Realism, forcing viewers to look at the dangerous reality of working-class life in Denmark rather than just pretty landscapes. It currently hangs in the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK) in Copenhagen.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: National Gallery of Denmark (SMK), Copenhagen
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