Artwork

Johannes Søbøtker Hohlenberg, Leder af den danske handelsstation i Serampore nær Calcutta

Johannes Søbøtker Hohlenberg, Leder af den danske handelsstation i Serampore nær Calcutta is an oil painting by the Realist artist Christian Albrecht Jensen. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This 1826 oil painting by Christian Albrecht Jensen depicts Johannes Søbøtker Hohlenberg, a prominent figure associated with the Danish trading post in Serampore, near Calcutta. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows Hohlenberg with a serious expression, wearing a black jacket and white cravat against a plain brown background. His direct gaze engages the viewer, while his hands remain outside the frame, focusing attention on his face and attire.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a realistic style, the painting showcases Jensen's attention to detail in Hohlenberg's clothing and facial features. The use of chiaroscuro adds depth, highlighting the subject's face and creating a sense of dimensionality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Christian Albrecht Jensen

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.