Artwork

Portræt af en lille pige

Portræt af en lille pige, by Levin Elias, oil, 1767
Portræt af en lille pige, by Levin Elias, oil, 1767

Portræt af en lille pige is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Levin Elias. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Portræt af en lille pige is an oil on canvas portrait from 1767 by Danish artist Levin Elias, currently in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young girl dressed in elaborate attire, complete with a prominent neck bow and a small crown, conveying an air of formality. Her direct, serious gaze engages the viewer against a subdued, blurred background.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work leverages the medium's capabilities to achieve rich, deep colors, particularly evident in the intricate details of the girl's clothing.

History & Provenance

Created in 1767, the portrait's history prior to its acquisition by the Statens Museum for Kunst is not detailed here. The artist, Levin Elias, was active during this period, though specific biographical context for this work is not provided.

Context

As a portrait from the mid-18th century, it reflects the artistic traditions of its time, possibly indicating the subject's family status or aspirations through her depicted attire and accessories.

Artist & collection

Artist

Levin Elias

Levin Elias spent his life painting in Copenhagen’s sunlit attics, where he turned the city’s stray cats and neighbors’ kids into his favorite subjects.