Who painted Portræt af brygger M. Christensen?

Portræt af brygger M. Christensen was painted by Unknown in 1759.

Where can I see Portræt af brygger M. Christensen?

Portræt af brygger M. Christensen is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Portræt af brygger M. Christensen

Portræt af brygger M. Christensen is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The image titled Portræt af brygger M.

About this work

Overview

The image titled Portræt af brygger M. Christensen is a mid‑18th‑century portrait, attributed to the artist recorded as 774_person. Dated to around 1759, the work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is a middle‑aged man identified as brewer M. Christensen. He is depicted with white, curled hair gathered at the back, wearing a dark coat with a light‑colored collar. His hands rest lightly on a chair’s arm, and his expression is calm, with a faint smile that suggests confidence and composure in his professional role.

Technique & Style

Although the piece is a photographic image, its tonal range and soft illumination give it the appearance of a painted portrait. The chiaroscuro‑like lighting creates gentle contrasts, smoothing facial features and emphasizing the subject against a plain, dark backdrop, thereby focusing attention on his visage.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1759, the portrait entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. The museum’s catalogue lists it under the name Portræt af brygger M. Christensen, preserving its provenance as an example of Danish portraiture from the mid‑1700s.

Context

During the mid‑18th century, portraiture served both personal commemoration and social documentation. As a brewer, M. Christensen occupied a respectable position within the urban economy, and the formal presentation reflects the status accorded to successful tradespeople of the period.