Who painted Kongelig lakaj med bakke med karafler og et glas?

Kongelig lakaj med bakke med karafler og et glas was painted by Unknown in 1807.

Where can I see Kongelig lakaj med bakke med karafler og et glas?

Kongelig lakaj med bakke med karafler og et glas is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Kongelig lakaj med bakke med karafler og et glas?

Kongelig lakaj med bakke med karafler og et glas is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Kongelig lakaj med bakke med karafler og et glas

Unknown , 1807

Kongelig lakaj med bakke med karafler og et glas 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.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1807 by the artist identified as 3871_person, this drawing portrays a uniformed attendant bearing a silver tray that supports two carafes and a glass. The figure is rendered against an unadorned white background, which concentrates attention on the details of his costume and the objects he carries. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a male servant dressed in a red coat trimmed with gold buttons, light‑coloured trousers featuring a side stripe, and black shoes. The heavy‑looking silver tray suggests a role of service, likely as a butler or court attendant, emphasizing the hierarchical visual language of early nineteenth‑century courtly life.

Technique & Style

Executed as a drawing, the piece relies on precise line work to delineate the textures of fabric, metal, and glass. The stark white ground eliminates any contextual backdrop, a compositional choice that heightens the formal quality of the uniform and the gleam of the silver tray, reflecting a restrained, documentary aesthetic common in early 1800s portraiture.

History & Provenance

The artwork entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains catalogued under its Danish title, Kongelig lakaj med bakke med karafler og et glas. Its provenance traces back to its creation in 1807, linking it to the period’s courtly visual culture.

Context

In the early nineteenth century, royal households employed specially designed livery to denote rank and function. The red coat with gold embellishments exemplifies the standardized attire of royal attendants, while the inclusion of service objects such as carafes reflects the ceremonial aspects of courtly hospitality.