Artwork
Emilie Mathilde Roed, f. Kruse, kunstnerens hustru
Emilie Mathilde Roed, f. Kruse, kunstnerens hustru is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jørgen Roed. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Emilie Mathilde Roed, f.
About this work
Overview
Emilie Mathilde Roed, f. Kruse, kunstnerens hustru is a 1871 oil painting by Jørgen Roed, a Danish artist associated with the country's Golden Age of Painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a portrait of the artist's wife, Emilie Mathilde Roed, née Kruse. She is depicted with a serious expression, gazing directly at the viewer, wearing a dark dress with a white lace collar and headband.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, with a dark background that highlights the subject's face. The use of light and shadow contributes to the portrait's realistic effect, characteristic of the realism movement.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.
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.
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