Who painted The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund?

The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund was painted by Christian Albrecht Jensen in 1819.

Where can I see The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund?

The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

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Artwork

The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund

Christian Albrecht Jensen , 1819

The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund is an oil painting by Christian Albrecht Jensen. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The Sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund is a portrait painted on copper by Christian Albrecht Jensen in 1819. It depicts the Danish neoclassical sculptor Hermann Ernst Freund, known for his contributions to Nordic neoclassical sculpture.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Hermann Ernst Freund, was a prominent sculptor of the Nordic neoclassical style. Jensen's portrait captures his likeness with a serious expression, set against a plain dark background that emphasizes his facial features.

Technique & Style

Jensen employed chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to create a three-dimensional effect on the flat copper surface. Soft shading highlights the subject's cheek and forehead, while shadows obscure his neck and hat.

History & Provenance

Created in 1819, the portrait is part of a larger body of over 400 portraits by Jensen, who focused on capturing leading intellectual and artistic figures of the Danish Golden Age. It is currently held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst.

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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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