Artwork
Tvende fruentimmer i halv figur
Tvende fruentimmer i halv figur is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacques d'Agar. It dates from 1694 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Tvende fruentimmer i halv figur is a 1694 oil painting by Jacques d'Agar, a French portrait painter active in Denmark. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two women in half-length, both with curly hair and jewelry, dressed in elegant attire with low necklines. One woman faces the viewer, while the other turns her back, creating a sense of intimacy and refinement.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint against a dark background, the work showcases d'Agar's skill in accentuating his subjects' features. The painting's style is associated with the Rococo movement, characterized by elegance and refinement.
History & Provenance
D'Agar created the painting after fleeing France in 1682 due to religious persecution and settling in Denmark, where he continued his career as a portraitist.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques d'Agar (Danish: Jacob d'Agar; 9 March 1640 – 16 November 1715) was a French portrait painter born in Paris.
