Who painted A Roman Woman?

A Roman Woman was painted by Elisabeth Baumann in 1845.

Where can I see A Roman Woman?

A Roman Woman is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

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Artwork

A Roman Woman

Elisabeth Baumann , 1845

A Roman Woman is an oil painting by Elisabeth Baumann. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Elisabeth Baumann’s 1845 oil painting titled *A Roman Woman* portrays a solitary female figure rendered in a classical costume. The work is part of the permanent collection of Denmark’s National Gallery, Statens Museum for Kunst, and exemplifies the artist’s focus on portraiture and genre scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented with dark hair, a white draped garment reminiscent of ancient Roman dress, and a handheld fan. Her direct gaze engages the viewer, suggesting a poised confidence that aligns with 19th‑century ideals of elegance and cultivated femininity.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, Baumann employs layered glazing to achieve a luminous surface and subtle modeling of flesh tones. The muted backdrop recedes, allowing the figure’s attire and delicate features to command visual attention, while the texture of the fabric is rendered with careful brushwork.

History & Provenance

Born in 1819 to a Polish‑Danish family, Baumann married sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau and built a reputation for portrait and genre paintings. *A Roman Woman* entered the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, where it remains on display as a representative example of her mid‑career output.

Context

The painting reflects a broader 19th‑century fascination with antiquity, where artists often adopted classical motifs to convey timeless virtues. Baumann’s choice of Roman attire situates the work within this neoclassical trend, while her personal style retains a distinctly realist attention to detail.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Elisabeth Baumann

Anna Maria Elisabeth Lisinska Jerichau-Baumann (21 November 1819 – 11 July 1881) was a Polish-Danish painter. She was married to the sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau.

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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