Artwork
Portrait of the Animal Painter C.D. Gebauer
Portrait of the Animal Painter C.D. Gebauer is an oil painting by Christen Købke. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Christen Købke's 1829 oil painting, Portrait of the Animal Painter C.D. Gebauer, is a portrait of Christian David Gebauer, a fellow artist. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Gebauer in a three-quarter view, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt, with short, light-colored hair. His introspective expression suggests quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Købke used oil paint to capture Gebauer's likeness against a muted brown background, drawing attention to the subject. The overall effect is subdued, emphasizing the subject's thoughtful demeanor.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christen Schiellerup Købke (26 May 1810 – 7 February 1848) was a Danish painter, and one of the best-known artists from the Golden Age of Danish Painting.
Valdemar Hjartvar Købke (1813–1893), the Artist's Brother
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Portrait of the Animal Painter C.D. Gebauer