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Professor dr. med. J.D. Herholdt

Professor dr. med. J.D. Herholdt, by Unknown, 1835
Professor dr. med. J.D. Herholdt, by Unknown, 1835

Professor dr. med. J.D. Herholdt is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Professor dr.

About this work

Overview

Professor dr. med. J.D. Herholdt is an 1835 portrait painting by 231_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, an older man with white hair, is depicted in formal attire, adorned with a medal or brooch on his left side, conveying a sense of dignity and achievement. His direct, serious gaze engages the viewer.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, characteristic of the Romanticism movement's emphasis on expressive lighting and emotional intensity.

History & Provenance

Created in 1835, the work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, though the subject's identity and the artist's (referred to as 231_person) background remain unspecified in available information.

Context

The painting reflects the influence of Romanticism, an early 19th-century movement that valued strong emotions, individualism, and dramatic effects, such as those achieved through chiaroscuro.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known