Artwork

The Artist and his Wife Rosine, née Dørschel

The Artist and his Wife Rosine, née Dørschel, by Unknown, 1791
The Artist and his Wife Rosine, née Dørschel, by Unknown, 1791

The Artist and his Wife Rosine, née Dørschel is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Artist and his Wife Rosine, née Dørschel is a painting created in 1791 by a Danish artist, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the artist and his wife seated together, he holding a palette and brush, she gazing up at him. Their formal attire and the domestic setting convey a sense of comfort and companionship.

Technique & Style

The work exemplifies Romanticism, characterized by a warm, intimate atmosphere and a dimly lit setting with framed pictures on the walls.

History & Provenance

Created in 1791, the painting is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known