Artwork

Louise, Frederik V's First Queen in her Coronation Robes

Louise, Frederik V's First Queen in her Coronation Robes, by Carl Gustaf Pilo, oil, 1747
Louise, Frederik V's First Queen in her Coronation Robes, by Carl Gustaf Pilo, oil, 1747

Louise, Frederik V's First Queen in her Coronation Robes is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Carl Gustaf Pilo. It dates from 1747 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Louise, Frederik V's First Queen in her Coronation Robes is a 1747 oil painting by Carl Gustaf Pilo, depicting Louise of Great Britain in ceremonial attire. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait captures Louise of Great Britain, first queen to Frederik V of Denmark, dressed in her coronation robes, symbolizing her royal status and the occasion of her coronation.

Technique & Style

Pilo employed smooth brushstrokes characteristic of the Rococo style to render Louise's skin and intricate, gold-embroidered robes in rich detail, set against a subdued, muted background.

History & Provenance

Created in 1747 by Carl Gustaf Pilo, then court painter to the Danish royal family, the painting remained in Danish royal circles before entering the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Context

As a court painter and leader at the Royal Danish Academy of Art, Pilo's work reflects his role in portraying the Danish monarchy during the 18th century, with this piece exemplifying royal portraiture of the time.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of this piece are not highlighted, it contributes to the broader legacy of Pilo's royal portraits and the artistic traditions of the Royal Danish Academy of Art.

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:…