Artwork

Generalkonsul Johan Christian Pingels døtre i en have

Generalkonsul Johan Christian Pingels døtre i en have, by Jens Juel, unspecified, 1791
Generalkonsul Johan Christian Pingels døtre i en have, by Jens Juel, unspecified, 1791

Generalkonsul Johan Christian Pingels døtre i en have is an unspecified 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

Generalkonsul Johan Christian Pingels døtre i en have is a portrait painting created by Jens Juel in 1791, featuring the daughters of General Consul Johan Christian Pingel in a garden setting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a serene moment of childhood innocence, depicting two young girls amidst lush garden surroundings, conveying a sense of youthful wonder and joy.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Rococo style, the work showcases Juel's portraiture expertise, characterized by meticulous attention to detail in the girls' attire and the naturalistic rendering of the garden environment.

History & Provenance

Part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, the painting is a notable example of Juel's extensive portraiture, with many of his works housed at Frederiksborg Castle.

Context

As a leading Danish portrait painter of the 18th century, Juel's work reflects the Rococo movement's emphasis on elegance and natural settings, common in European portraiture of the time.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jens Juel

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.