En gammel kone 1905

Charles Lindstrøm made this bronze sculpture, titled "An Old Woman," at an unknown date. The textured surface, the deep folds of her clothing, and the thoughtful pose all feel super alive. It’s like Lindstrøm wasn’t just sculpting a face but also a whole inner world. I find myself drawn to the way her wrinkled skin and tired eyes seem to tell a story, and the way Lindstrøm captures this feeling of quiet contemplation through the physical materiality of the bronze is nothing short of masterful. The way Lindstrøm renders the subtle nuances of the face kind of reminds me of Rodin, who was also deeply interested in capturing human emotion through sculpture. Ultimately, “An Old Woman” is less about a literal depiction and more about tapping into the human experience.