Artwork
En gammel invalid. Portræt af en soldat
En gammel invalid. Portræt af en soldat is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Emil Bærentzen. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. En gammel invalid.
About this work
Overview
En gammel invalid. Portræt af en soldat is an 1849 oil painting by Emil Bærentzen, a prominent Danish portrait painter and lithographer of the Golden Age of Danish Painting. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays an elderly soldier, distinguished by his long white beard and hair, dressed in formal yet subdued attire. His serious expression and direct gaze engage the viewer, while the somber background underscores his solemn presence.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Biedermeier style, the painting utilizes chiaroscuro to achieve depth and dimensionality. The contrast between light and dark accents, such as the red vest against a dark background, enhances the subject's three-dimensionality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1849, the painting is now held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emilius Ditlev Bærentzen, usually known as Emil Bærentzen (30 October 1799 – 14 February 1868) was a Danish portrait painter and lithographer, active during the Golden Age of Danish Painting. He founded Em. Bærentzen & Co.
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En gammel invalid. Portræt af en soldat