Artwork
Portræt af en ung pige
Portræt af en ung pige is an oil painting by Jørgen Roed. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Portræt af en ung pige is a 1829 oil painting by Jørgen Roed, a Danish artist associated with the Golden Age of Danish Painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl with dark hair and a formal outfit, suggesting a special occasion. Her gaze is directed to the left, creating a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
The artist achieves a sense of depth through the contrast between the light-colored wall on the right and the dark area on the left, framing the subject.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, having been created by Jørgen Roed, born in 1808 in Ringsted, Denmark.
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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