"Ilstead’s interiors and, in this case, a partial interior, evoke at once a sense of calm, as well as a sense of mystery. Ilsted’s subjects were common people doing normal activities, such as reading, scenes of common life. Ilsted was a technician, and he made considerable contributions in the field of graphic art." http://books0977.tumblr.com/post/134945332807/young-girl-reading-in-the-doorway-peter-ilsted