Artwork

Portrait of a Noblewoman Sophie Hedvig Løvenskiold and her Three-Year-Old Daughter

Portrait of a Noblewoman Sophie Hedvig Løvenskiold and her Three-Year-Old Daughter, by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, oil, 1817
Portrait of a Noblewoman Sophie Hedvig Løvenskiold and her Three-Year-Old Daughter, by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, oil, 1817

Portrait of a Noblewoman Sophie Hedvig Løvenskiold and her Three-Year-Old Daughter is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg painted Portrait of a Noblewoman Sophie Hedvig Løvenskiold and her Three-Year-Old Daughter in 1817 using oil paint. The work is now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Sophie Hedvig Løvenskiold and her daughter seated together, with the mother wearing a blue dress and the child dressed in white. The mother's gentle hand-holding conveys warmth and intimacy.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of color and composition creates depth and dimensionality. The dark green curtain background contrasts with the figures, while the noblewoman's lace details and the child's pink flower add visual interest.

History & Provenance

The painting is associated with the Biedermeier movement, a cultural and artistic trend of the time. It is a representative example of Eckersberg's work, who is considered a foundational figure in Danish painting.

Artist & collection