Artwork

Charlotte Bartholin

Charlotte Bartholin, by Unknown, 1836
Charlotte Bartholin, by Unknown, 1836

Charlotte Bartholin is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Charlotte Bartholin is a portrait created in 1836, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman with dark hair, wearing a high-necked dress with lace and a brooch, and a shawl over her shoulders. Her hands are gently clasped in front of her.

Technique & Style

The image is a black-and-white photograph, characterized by a soft, slightly faded quality. As one of the earliest photographs made, it represents a pioneering work in the medium.

History & Provenance

The photograph is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known