Artwork
Boy Jensen, skibsbygger i Danzig, kunstnerens søn

Boy Jensen, skibsbygger i Danzig, kunstnerens søn is an oil painting by the Realist artist Christian Albrecht Jensen. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Boy Jensen, skibsbygger i Danzig, kunstnerens søn is an oil painting created by Christian Albrecht Jensen around 1850, depicting his son, a shipbuilder in Danzig, in a realistic style characteristic of the Danish Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the artist's son, a shipbuilder in Danzig, portrayed with a neutral expression and direct gaze, emphasizing the individual's presence over narrative or emotional depth.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work employs chiaroscuro to achieve depth and volume, with meticulous attention to detail in the subject's features and attire, aligning with Jensen's realistic portraiture approach.
History & Provenance
Part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection, this painting is one of over 400 works by Jensen, a prolific Danish portrait painter known for capturing prominent and personal figures alike.
Context
Created during the Danish Golden Age, the painting reflects the era's emphasis on realism, positioning Jensen among contemporaries who valued accurate, detailed representations of life.
Legacy
As part of Jensen's extensive oeuvre, the painting contributes to the artist's reputation for consistent realism in portraiture, though its specific impact on the broader artistic movement is defined more by Jensen's overall body of work than this single piece.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christian Albrecht Jensen (26 June 1792 – 13 July 1870) was a Danish painter who specialised in portrait painting and was active during the Danish Golden Age.


















