Who painted Kongelig berider?

Kongelig berider was painted by Unknown in 1807.

Where can I see Kongelig berider?

Kongelig berider is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Kongelig berider?

Kongelig berider is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

Kongelig berider

Unknown , 1807

Kongelig berider is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Unknown. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

He wears a red coat with gold buttons, a black hat with a plume, and tall black boots.

This sketch shows a man riding a white horse. He wears a red coat with gold buttons, a black hat with a plume, and tall black boots. The horse has a green saddle blanket and is trotting. The background is plain, so all the focus is on the rider and horse.

The handwriting at the bottom says "im feit 1807," which means it was made in 1807. The style looks simple but carefully drawn, with clear lines and soft shading.

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Overview

Created in 1807, the drawing titled "Kongelig berider" depicts a solitary figure on a white horse. The composition is confined to the central figures against an unadorned backdrop, directing attention to the rider’s attire and the animal’s motion. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image presents a man in a bright red coat fastened with gold buttons, a tall black hat crowned with a plume, and high black boots, astride a trotting white horse draped with a green saddle blanket. The straightforward portrayal suggests a focus on status and movement, perhaps reflecting a ceremonial or royal equestrian role.

Technique & Style

Executed with clear, decisive lines and subtle shading, the drawing balances simplicity with precision. The artist’s hand is evident in the careful rendering of fabric folds and the horse’s musculature, while the limited tonal range maintains a calm, restrained atmosphere typical of early 19th‑century draftsmanship.

History & Provenance

The piece bears a handwritten note at its base reading "im feit 1807," confirming its date of production. Since its creation, the work has remained within the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s representation of early modern visual documentation.