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Hammershøi: Interior with Young Woman Seen from the Back
Hammershøi: Interior with Young Woman Seen from the Back
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This Hammershøi woman from behind poster brings quiet Danish interior art into a calm modern home. Based on Vilhelm Hammershøi’s Interior with Young Woman Seen from the Back, it is a Danish art print for people who love Nordic light, Copenhagen interiors and timeless Scandinavian wall art.
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This Hammershøi woman from behind poster brings quiet Danish interior art into a calm modern home. Based on Vilhelm Hammershøi’s Interior with Young Woman Seen from the Back, it is a Danish art print for people who love Nordic light, Copenhagen interiors and timeless Scandinavian wall art.
About This Hammershøi Woman from Behind Poster
This Hammershøi woman from behind poster is based on one of Vilhelm Hammershøi’s most recognisable interior paintings. The original artwork, known in Danish as Interiør med ung kvinde set fra ryggen, shows Hammershøi’s wife, Ida, standing with her back turned in a sparse room at Strandgade 30 in Copenhagen.
The composition is simple but deeply atmospheric: a dark dress, a pale neck, soft grey-blue tones, a quiet wall, and carefully placed light. For anyone searching for a Hammershøi poster, Danish art print or Scandinavian interior poster, this artwork captures the calm, restrained beauty that made Hammershøi one of Denmark’s most important painters around 1900.
Why This Danish Art Print Works in a Home
A Hammershøi woman from behind poster suits interiors where calm matters more than decoration. It works beautifully in a bedroom, hallway, living room, study or reading corner, especially with pale walls, natural wood, linen textures and other Scandinavian wall art.
“A good Scandinavian art print should feel calm at first glance — and become more meaningful the longer you live with it.”
— Hygge by Scandinavia
Size Guide
| Size | Approx. inches | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm | 12 × 16 in | Small walls, shelves and gallery walls |
| 40 × 50 cm | 16 × 20 in | Bedrooms, hallways and compact rooms |
| 50 × 70 cm | 20 × 28 in | Living rooms, studies and balanced wall displays |
| 60 × 90 cm | 24 × 36 in | Larger rooms and above furniture |
| 70 × 100 cm | 28 × 40 in | Statement walls and spacious interiors |
Product Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type | Danish art print / poster |
| Main keyword | Hammershøi woman from behind poster |
| Artist | Vilhelm Hammershøi |
| Artwork | Interior with Young Woman Seen from the Back |
| Danish title | Interiør med ung kvinde set fra ryggen |
| Year | 1904 |
| Model | Ida Hammershøi |
| Motif | Woman seen from behind in a quiet Copenhagen interior |
| Style | Danish interior painting / Scandinavian wall art |
| Paper | Premium matte paper, 200 gsm |
| Finish | Smooth, non-reflective finish |
| Production | Made after your order and produced close to you where possible |
| Best for | Bedrooms, hallways, living rooms, home offices and gallery walls |
Sustainable Production
Each poster is made after your order is placed. This helps avoid overproduction and allows Hygge by Scandinavia to produce close to the customer through an international production network using FSC-certified or equivalent matte paper.
FAQ
What is this Hammershøi woman from behind poster?
This is a Danish art print based on Vilhelm Hammershøi’s 1904 painting Interior with Young Woman Seen from the Back.
Who is the woman in the painting?
The woman is Ida Hammershøi, the artist’s wife, whom Hammershøi often painted from behind in quiet interiors.
Why is this artwork important?
It is one of Hammershøi’s central interior works, known for its still atmosphere, muted colours and careful use of light.
Where does this Danish art print work best?
It works well in a bedroom, hallway, living room, study, reading corner or calm Scandinavian gallery wall.
Created on request - near you.
- We only print when you order, using FSC-certified or equivalent matte paper (200 gsm, 0.26 mm) for a refined, non-reflective finish.
- Local production across the USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil helps reduce shipping distance and emissions.
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