Artwork
Portrait of Carl Christian Laurentius Birch
Portrait of Carl Christian Laurentius Birch is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johan Hörner. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Carl Christian Laurentius Birch is an oil painting created by Johan Hörner in 1756. It is a portrait of a young child, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy with bright blue eyes, dressed in a light green coat with pink trim and a black hat adorned with white feathers and a red flower. His round face and flushed cheeks convey a sense of youth and innocence.
Technique & Style
The brushwork on the boy's face is characterized by smooth blending, creating a soft appearance. The use of chiaroscuro, the contrast between light and dark, adds depth to the portrait, with the red flower on the hat standing out against the dark background.
Artist & collection
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