Who painted Portrait of the Painter Wilhelm Marstrand?

Portrait of the Painter Wilhelm Marstrand was painted by Christen Købke in 1836.

Where can I see Portrait of the Painter Wilhelm Marstrand?

Portrait of the Painter Wilhelm Marstrand is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of the Painter Wilhelm Marstrand?

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Artwork

Portrait of the Painter Wilhelm Marstrand

Christen Købke , 1836

Portrait of the Painter Wilhelm Marstrand is an oil painting by Christen Købke. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Christen Købke's 1836 oil painting, Portrait of the Painter Wilhelm Marstrand, is a representation of the Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Wilhelm Marstrand, a young painter with curly hair, wearing formal attire and smoking a cigarette. His direct gaze and serious expression convey a sense of confidence and introspection.

Technique & Style

Købke employed loose brushstrokes, particularly on Marstrand's face and cravat, creating a textured effect. The contrast between the dark background and Marstrand's face is achieved through the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes light and shadow to create visual drama.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Christen Købke

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.

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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