Who painted Portrait of the Artist´s Cousin, Petrea Petersen?

Portrait of the Artist´s Cousin, Petrea Petersen was painted by Unknown in 1846.

Where can I see Portrait of the Artist´s Cousin, Petrea Petersen?

Portrait of the Artist´s Cousin, Petrea Petersen is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Portrait of the Artist´s Cousin, Petrea Petersen

Portrait of the Artist´s Cousin, Petrea Petersen is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1846, this oil portrait presents Petrea Petersen, the artist’s cousin, rendered in a restrained composition.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1846, this oil portrait presents Petrea Petersen, the artist’s cousin, rendered in a restrained composition. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑nineteenth‑century portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is a young woman with light skin and brown hair gathered into an up‑do. She wears a dark green dress with a white‑trimmed off‑shoulder neckline and a delicate necklace. Her expression is composed, and her eyes glance slightly to the left, conveying a calm, introspective presence.

Technique & Style

The painter employs chiaroscuro, using contrasts of light and shadow to model the figure’s form and give it a three‑dimensional quality. A muted gray backdrop isolates the subject, allowing the subtle tonal variations of the dress and skin to dominate the visual field.

History & Provenance

Attributed to the artist known as 1117_person, the portrait entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through acquisition in the early twentieth century. Documentation ties the work to the artist’s family circle, confirming its personal nature and original context as a private family likeness.