Artwork

The Professor’s Wife Elisabeth Christine Sophie Horrebow, née Manthey

The Professor’s Wife Elisabeth Christine Sophie Horrebow, née Manthey is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Christian Albrecht Jensen. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

The Professor’s Wife Elisabeth Christine Sophie Horrebow, née Manthey is a portrait painted in oil by Christian Albrecht Jensen in 1826. It is a representative work of the Danish Golden Age and is now held in the Nationalmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Elisabeth Christine Sophie Horrebow, née Manthey, wearing a black dress with a white ruffled collar and bonnet. Her neutral expression and direct gaze convey a sense of quiet dignity. The attention to detail in her clothing and features suggests a focus on capturing her character.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by its realistic style and attention to detail, particularly in the subject's attire and facial features. The solid brown background allows the subject to take center stage, while the overall effect is one of understated intimacy, typical of the Biedermeier movement.

History & Provenance

Christian Albrecht Jensen, a prolific Danish portrait painter, created over 400 portraits during his career. This painting is part of the Nationalmuseum's collection, reflecting its significance as a representation of the Danish Golden Age.

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.