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Juliane Marie, Queen of Denmark

Carl Gustaf Pilo , 1762

Juliane Marie, Queen of Denmark, by Carl Gustaf Pilo, oil, 1762
Juliane Marie, Queen of Denmark, by Carl Gustaf Pilo, oil, 1762

Juliane Marie, Queen of Denmark is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Carl Gustaf Pilo. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Juliane Marie, Queen of Denmark is an 1762 oil painting by Carl Gustaf Pilo, depicting Juliana Maria of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Queen of Denmark. The work is characteristic of Pilo's role as Denmark's leading portrait painter during his tenure at the Royal Danish Academy of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Juliana Maria, is portrayed in formal, regal attire, conveying her status as Queen of Denmark. Her serene expression and subtle smile suggest a measured dignity, while the extended right arm may imply a gesture of authority or engagement.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Rococo style, the painting utilizes chiaroscuro to create depth, drawing the viewer's attention to the queen. Intricate details in the gown's folds and the queen's facial features demonstrate Pilo's meticulous technique.

History & Provenance

Created in 1762 for the Danish Royal Court, the painting is now part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Carl Gustaf Pilo

Artist

Carl Gustaf Pilo

Carl Gustaf Pilo (5 March 1711 – 2 March 1793) was a Swedish painter. Pilo worked extensively in Denmark as a painter to the Danish Royal Court and as professor and director at the Royal Danish Academy of Art (Danish:…

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