Artwork

Kammerherreinde Caroline Amalie Meldahl, f. Ræder

Kammerherreinde Caroline Amalie Meldahl, f. Ræder, by Jørgen Roed, oil
Kammerherreinde Caroline Amalie Meldahl, f. Ræder, by Jørgen Roed, oil

Kammerherreinde Caroline Amalie Meldahl, f. Ræder is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jørgen Roed. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Kammerherreinde Caroline Amalie Meldahl, f.

About this work

This portrait features a woman in a dark dress with a white lace collar and cuffs, sitting in a chair.

This portrait features a woman in a dark dress with a white lace collar and cuffs, sitting in a chair. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a ring on her left hand. The background is a textured wall, and a curtain hangs to her left.

The woman's attire and the setting suggest a formal portrait from the late 19th century. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the image.

For more works by the artist behind this piece, explore the portfolio of Jørgen Roed.

Overview

Kammerherreinde Caroline Amalie Meldahl, f. Ræder is an 1891 oil painting by Danish artist Jørgen Roed, associated with the post-impressionist movement. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting is a formal portrait of Caroline Amalie Meldahl, née Ræder, depicted in a dark dress with white lace accents, indicating her social status. Her attire, posture, and the somber background convey a sense of dignity and solemnity.

Technique & Style

Roed employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and contrast, characteristic of post-impressionist techniques. The textured wall and draped curtain add to the visual complexity, while the subject's simple yet elegant attire focuses attention on her presence.

History & Provenance

Created in 1891 by Jørgen Roed (1808-), the painting is now held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.

Context

As a post-impressionist work from 1891, it reflects the artistic transition in Denmark during the late 19th century, balancing traditional portraitures with emerging modern styles.

Legacy

While specific impact of this portrait on the broader art historical canon is not prominently noted, it contributes to the understanding of Jørgen Roed's oeuvre and the evolution of Danish post-impressionism.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jørgen Roed

Artist

Jørgen Roed

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.