Artwork
Stående nøgen kvindelig model
Stående nøgen kvindelig model is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Constantin Hansen. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Stående nøgen kvindelig model is a 1849 painting by Constantin Hansen, a prominent Danish artist associated with the Realist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a standing female nude model in a neutral pose, with her left arm extended and her right arm holding a staff, inviting contemplation of the human form.
Technique & Style
Hansen's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, emphasizing the model's figure through subtle contrasts between light and dark, and showcasing his skill in capturing the human form with careful observation and restrained technique.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, created during Denmark's Golden Age of Painting, a period in which Hansen was active.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carl Christian Constantin Hansen (Constantin Hansen) (3 November 1804 – 29 March 1880) was one of the painters associated with the Golden Age of Danish Painting.
