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Lina Gröger
Lina Gröger is an unspecified painting by Friedrich Carl Gröger. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
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Overview
Lina Gröger is a portrait painting by Friedrich Carl Gröger, a northern German artist known for his portraiture and lithography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl with dark hair, wearing a blue dress and a white ruffled collar, gazing directly ahead with a neutral expression. The subject's attire and hairstyle are characteristic of early 19th-century fashion.
Technique & Style
Gröger's skill in capturing realistic portraits is evident in the level of detail in Lina Gröger. The dark, muted background allows the subject to be the focal point, and the artist's use of color and texture effectively conveys a sense of realism.
History & Provenance
Lina Gröger was painted around 1812 and is now held in the Hamburger Kunsthalle. Gröger was active in northern Germany during the early 19th century, producing portraits of individuals from north German, Holstein, and Danish circles.
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Artist
Friedrich Carl Gröger (14 October 1766 in Plön – 9 November 1838 in Hamburg) was a north-German portrait painter and lithographer.
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