Artwork
The Artist's Five Children in a garden. Study
The Artist's Five Children in a garden. Study is an oil painting by Jens Juel. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Painted in 1801, *The Artist's Five Children in a Garden.
About this work
Overview
Painted in 1801, *The Artist's Five Children in a Garden. Study* is an oil painting by Jens Juel, a prominent Danish portraitist of the 18th century, now housed at Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the artist's five children in a relaxed, natural group within a serene garden setting. The composition conveys a sense of familial intimacy and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Juel employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, contrasting light and dark to enhance the three-dimensionality of the figures against the lush, detailed garden background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1801, the work remains part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection, reflecting Juel's characteristic attention to detail and expressive portraiture.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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The Artist's Five Children in a garden. Study