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Juliane Marie, Frederik V's anden dronning

Juliane Marie, Frederik V's anden dronning, by Unknown, 1745
Juliane Marie, Frederik V's anden dronning, by Unknown, 1745

Juliane Marie, Frederik V's anden dronning is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Juliane Marie, Frederik V's anden dronning is a portrait created around 1745 by an unspecified artist (referenced as 763_person). The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Juliane Marie, the second queen of King Frederik V of Denmark. Her attire, including a intricately embroidered white gown and pearl necklace, signifies her royal status. A small crown adorns her styled hair, while she holds a red fan, conveying elegance and poise. Her calm expression with a slight smile suggests serenity and composure.

Technique & Style
The detailed embroidery on the gown is rendered to resemble tiny jewels, highlighting the artist's attention to detail.

The portrait features a plain, dark background to focus attention on the subject. The detailed embroidery on the gown is rendered to resemble tiny jewels, highlighting the artist's attention to detail. The overall style, while not explicitly attributed, shares similarities with 18th-century European portraiture, particularly in its use of chiaroscuro, though this specific technique is not explicitly confirmed in the work's description.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1745, the portrait's artist remains unspecified (as 763_person). It is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though the acquisition history is not provided.

Context

The portrait reflects the opulent fashion and regal symbolism of 18th-century European royalty, specifically the Danish monarchy under Frederik V. The use of a dark background was a common technique to emphasize the subject's presence.

Legacy

While the artist and the work's impact on art history are not detailed, the portrait provides a visual record of Juliane Marie's royal image and the aesthetic preferences of her time.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known