Artwork

Cecilie Marie Elisabeth Schouw, f. Bagge, Poul Johan Schouws hustru

Cecilie Marie Elisabeth Schouw, f. Bagge, Poul Johan Schouws hustru is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jens Juel. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This 1791 oil-on-canvas portrait by Jens Juel depicts Cecilie Marie Elisabeth Schouw, wife of Poul Johan Schouw. It is a representative work of Juel, a prominent Danish portrait painter of the 18th century.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is shown in a round frame, wearing a fashionable hat and high-collared dress with a dotted pattern. Her calm yet serious expression, with a hint of a smile, conveys a sense of dignity and restraint.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases Juel's skillful use of oil paint to capture the subtleties of the subject's face and attire. Smooth shading and attention to detail create a realistic representation of Cecilie Marie Elisabeth Schouw, characteristic of the rococo style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jens Juel

Jens Juel (12 May 1745 – 27 December 1802) was a Danish painter, primarily known for his many portraits, of which the largest collection is on display at Frederiksborg Castle.