Who painted Stocks and Carnations?

Stocks and Carnations was painted by Jens Juel in 1791.

Where can I see Stocks and Carnations?

Stocks and Carnations is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Stocks and Carnations?

Stocks and Carnations is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Stocks and Carnations

Jens Juel , 1791

Stocks and Carnations 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

Stocks and Carnations is an 1791 oil painting by Jens Juel, a prominent Danish portrait painter of the 18th century, now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a still life of flowers, including stocks and carnations, in a vase, set against a dark background. The arrangement showcases a mix of forward-facing and turned-away blooms in shades of white and light pink.

Technique & Style

Juel employed oil paint to achieve depth and texture, rendering the flowers soft and delicate. The composition utilizes chiaroscuro, emphasizing strong light-dark contrasts to highlight the floral colors against the somber backdrop.

History & Provenance

Created in 1791, the work is associated with the Rococo movement. Originally part of a broader collection displayed at Frederiksborg Castle, it is now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

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.