Artwork
Julie Eckersberg, née Juel, the Artist's Second Wife
Julie Eckersberg, née Juel, the Artist's Second Wife is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown artist. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This portrait, painted in 1817, depicts Julie Eckersberg, née Juel.
About this work
Overview
This portrait, painted in 1817, depicts Julie Eckersberg, née Juel. It is held in the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown seated in a quiet, domestic setting, lost in thought. Her calm demeanor and introspective expression suggest a contemplative mood.
Technique & Style
The painting features a woman in a white dress with puffy sleeves and lace trim, against a dark background with a mirror and books. The style is characterized by attention to detail and a subdued color palette, evoking a sense of intimacy.
History & Provenance
The artist Xun Xu is not associated with this 1817 portrait, as he lived during the 3rd century. The actual artist is unknown.
Artist & collection
Artist
Xun Xu (c. 221 – 289), courtesy name Gongzeng, was a Chinese musician, painter, politician, and writer who lived during the late Three Kingdoms period and early Jin dynasty of China. Born in the influential Xun family,…
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