Who painted Portrait of the painter Jeanna Bauck?

Portrait of the painter Jeanna Bauck was painted by Bertha Wegmann in 1891.

Where can I see Portrait of the painter Jeanna Bauck?

Portrait of the painter Jeanna Bauck is held by Nationalmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of the painter Jeanna Bauck?

Portrait of the painter Jeanna Bauck is associated with Post-Impressionism.

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Artwork

Portrait of the painter Jeanna Bauck

Bertha Wegmann , 1891

Portrait of the painter Jeanna Bauck is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Bertha Wegmann. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

In 1891, Danish portraitist Bertha Wegmann painted an oil portrait of her contemporary Jeanie Bauck, a fellow painter. The canvas captures Bauck seated with a brush and palette, set against a modest interior that includes a window framed by ivy and a work‑in‑progress on a nearby table.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, Jeanie Bauck, is presented in a relaxed posture, her curly hair and dark dress with a white collar emphasizing her professional identity. The inclusion of painting tools and a stained cloth underscores her active engagement in the artistic process, offering a glimpse into the daily life of a woman artist in the late nineteenth century.

Technique & Style

Wegmann employs a post‑impressionist approach, using loose brushwork and a muted palette to convey atmosphere rather than precise detail. Light filters through the ivy‑lined window, illuminating the figure and creating a subtle contrast between the interior space and the surrounding greenery.

History & Provenance

Completed at the Nationalmuseum, the portrait reflects Wegmann’s rising prominence; she later became the first woman to occupy a chair at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. The work remains part of the museum’s collection, documenting both the artist’s career and the network of women painters active in Scandinavia at the time.

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Artist

Bertha Wegmann

Bertha Wegmann (1847–1926) was a Danish portrait painter of Swiss ancestry. She was the first woman to hold a chair at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.