Artwork

Portrait of Professor Daniel Jacobson

Portrait of Professor Daniel Jacobson, by Unknown, unspecified, 1908
Portrait of Professor Daniel Jacobson, by Unknown, unspecified, 1908

Portrait of Professor Daniel Jacobson is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Professor Daniel Jacobson is a portrait painting executed in 1908 by 1810_person. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Professor Daniel Jacobson in formal attire, standing with his hands on his hips. His serious expression and direct gaze engage the viewer, conveying a sense of confidence and authority.

Technique & Style

The painting features visible brushstrokes, imparting a textured quality. The artist employed a vibrant, warm color palette in the background (yellow, orange, red) and contrasting dark accents, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1908, the work is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details about its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided here.

Context

While the broader contextual significance of the portrait is not detailed, it reflects early 20th-century formal portraiture styles, with the subject's attire and pose typical of professional portraits from the era.

Legacy

Information on the painting's impact, exhibition history, or influence on subsequent art is not provided, focusing instead on its descriptive and factual presence within the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known