Artwork
Artilleriofficer
Artilleriofficer is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1807 by the artist known as 3871_person, this portrait depicts a military figure rendered in a realistic manner.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1807 by the artist known as 3871_person, this portrait depicts a military figure rendered in a realistic manner. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and presents a solitary figure against a neutral, off‑white backdrop, emphasizing the subject’s presence and attire.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is shown in a red‑blue uniform trimmed with gold, a black hat crowned by a white plume, and a sword held point‑downward with the left hand on the hilt. His solemn expression and upright posture convey a sense of disciplined authority typical of early‑nineteenth‑century officer portraiture.
Technique & Style
Executed with meticulous attention to texture, the painting employs a realistic approach that highlights the sheen of metal and fabric. Fine brushwork captures the intricate details of the uniform’s embellishments and the feather’s softness, while the subdued background isolates the figure, a compositional choice aligned with Romantic‑era portrait conventions.
History & Provenance
The canvas entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings after its acquisition in the early twentieth century, though precise details of its earlier ownership remain undocumented. Its attribution to 3871_person, an artist active in the early 1800s, is based on stylistic analysis and archival records linking the work to that period.
Artist & collection
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