Artwork
Charlotte Bartholin
Charlotte Bartholin is an oil painting by Jørgen Roed. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Charlotte Bartholin is a portrait painted in oil by Jørgen Roed in 1836. It is held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, likely Charlotte Bartholin, with dark hair, wearing a black dress and shawl. Her serious expression is the focal point, set against a dark background that accentuates her presence.
Technique & Style
Roed employed chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast, highlighting the subject's features. The detailed rendering of her dress and shawl adds texture and a sense of fabric, showcasing the artist's skill with oil paint.
History & Provenance
Jørgen Roed, born in 1808, was a Danish painter trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where he later taught. Charlotte Bartholin is representative of his work during this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jørgen Roed (13 January 1808 – 8 August 1888), Danish portrait and genre painter associated with the Golden Age of Danish Painting, was born in Ringsted to Peder Jørgensen Roed and wife, Ellen Hansdatter.
