Artwork
The Marine Painter Emil Wilhelm Normann in his Uniform as a Naval Officer
The Marine Painter Emil Wilhelm Normann in his Uniform as a Naval Officer is an oil painting by Jørgen Roed. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
This 1830 oil painting by Jørgen Roed depicts Emil Wilhelm Normann, a marine painter, in his naval officer uniform. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Emil Wilhelm Normann, is portrayed in a formal, dignified manner, emphasizing his professional identity through the meticulously detailed naval uniform. His direct, intense gaze and crossed arms convey a sense of seriousness and authority.
Technique & Style
Roed employs a somber color palette, with dark blues, red accents, and gold buttons, set against a subtle brown gradient background. The painting showcases his attention to detail in rendering textures and folds of the uniform, characteristic of the Danish Golden Age's emphasis on realism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1830 by Jørgen Roed, the painting is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, reflecting the artist's practice of portraying notable figures of his time.
Context
The work is contextualized within the Danish Golden Age of Painting, a period known for its realistic and detailed depictions of everyday and professional life, with Roed contributing through his portraits of esteemed individuals.
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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