On the weekend, I watched Sense & Sensibility (again, it's always on!) This time I was struck by some beautifully painterly moments in the movie. In particular, there were lots of stills that reminded me of Hammershøi paintings. This impression hit me so strongly, I became convinced that Hammershøi must have been on the inspiration board for the movie. Whether it's true or not, I like that idea a lot. Here are some stills alongside some Hammershøi paintings so you can see for yourself!






Image credits: Sense & Sensibility stills (1995), directed by Ang Lee, Columbia Pictures
Hammershøi paintings: 1. Dust Motes Dancing in Sunlight (1900) via / 2. The Tall Windows (1913) via / 3. Interior, Strandgade 30 (1901) via
P.S. If you're a Hammershøi fan, you might also enjoy this "Because of Hammershøi" exhibition of female portraits.