Artwork

Sejl-, flag- og kompasmager, oberstløjtnant Johan Philip Weilbach

Sejl-, flag- og kompasmager, oberstløjtnant Johan Philip Weilbach is an oil painting by Christian Albrecht Jensen. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This 1834 oil painting, created by Danish artist Christian Albrecht Jensen, is a portrait of Johan Philip Weilbach, a lieutenant colonel. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Weilbach formally dressed in a dark coat with medals and a white cravat, conveying quiet dignity. His direct gaze engages the viewer, while the dark, unadorned background suggests a sense of simplicity and focus on the subject.

Technique & Style

Jensen's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume in Weilbach's face and clothing, adding a sense of realism to the portrait. This technique, characteristic of Jensen's work, was a hallmark of his skill as a portrait painter.

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.

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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