Who painted Generalpostdirektør Frederik Hauch som ung?

Generalpostdirektør Frederik Hauch som ung was painted by Jens Juel in 1788.

Where can I see Generalpostdirektør Frederik Hauch som ung?

Generalpostdirektør Frederik Hauch som ung is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Generalpostdirektør Frederik Hauch som ung?

Generalpostdirektør Frederik Hauch som ung is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Generalpostdirektør Frederik Hauch som ung

Jens Juel , 1788

Generalpostdirektør Frederik Hauch som ung is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jens Juel. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1788, this oil portrait presents a youthful Frederik Hauch, later Generalpostdirektør, in a formal, light‑coloured coat with a high collar and loosely tied cravat. The composition is rendered in monochrome tones, emphasizing the sitter’s calm expression and the contrast between his illuminated face and the dark background.

Subject & Meaning

The work records Hauch at an early stage of his career, highlighting his status through refined attire and poised demeanor. The restrained pose and subtle gaze suggest a dignified confidence appropriate to a future high‑ranking postal official.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Rococo tradition, the painting employs delicate gradations of light and shadow to model the facial features, a technique akin to chiaroscuro. The soft shading isolates the figure from the surrounding darkness, creating a three‑dimensional presence within a relatively flat pictorial space.

History & Provenance

The portrait was painted by Jens Juel, Denmark’s pre‑eminent portraitist of the late 18th century, whose extensive body of work is largely preserved at Frederiksborg Castle. The piece remains part of the museum’s collection, illustrating Juel’s continued focus on elite Danish patrons.

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.