Artwork
Kunstnerens mormoder
Kunstnerens mormoder is an oil painting by Jørgen Roed. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Kunstnerens mormoder (The Artist's Great Mother) is an 1828 oil painting by Jørgen Roed, a prominent figure in Denmark's Golden Age of Painting. The work is a portrait of an elderly woman, now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, depicted in somber attire with a contemplative expression, is identified as the artist's great mother. Her downward gaze and furrowed eyebrows convey introspection, while the overall solemnity may reflect the artist's personal reverence or societal attitudes towards elderly family members during this period.
Technique & Style
Roed employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, contrasting the subject's illuminated face with a dark, muted background. This technique, common in Golden Age painting, enhances the portrait's emotional intensity and draws focus to the subject's countenance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1828 by Jørgen Roed (1808-1882), the painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection, reflecting the institution's commitment to preserving works from Denmark's Golden Age of Painting.
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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