Artwork

Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, f. Wetche

Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, f. Wetche, by Unknown, 1838
Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, f. Wetche, by Unknown, 1838

Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, f. Wetche is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, f.

About this work

Overview

Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, f. Wetche is an early photographic portrait created in 1838 by 2864_person, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman, Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, dressed in a dark, high-collared dress with intricate lace trim, and a elaborate bonnet secured with ribbons. Her hands are clasped in her lap, set against a plain, dark background, conveying a sense of solemnity and formality.

Technique & Style

Notably, this is an early photograph, distinguishing it from contemporary painted portraits. The image showcases detailed rendering of textures, particularly the lace on the subject's collar and bonnet, highlighting the photographic medium's capacity for capturing fine nuances.

History & Provenance

Created in 1838, the photograph is attributed to 2864_person and is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details about its acquisition or the artist's broader body of work are not provided.

Context

The portrait's style and subject presentation align with the aesthetic influences of Romanticism, evident in the emphasis on detail and the formal, contemplative pose of the subject.

Legacy

As an early example of photography, it contributes to the historical record of the medium's development, though its broader impact or recognition within the artist's oeuvre or photographic history is not specified.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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