Who painted Portrait of Frederik Berregaard?

Portrait of Frederik Berregaard was painted by Louis Tocqué in 1745.

Where can I see Portrait of Frederik Berregaard?

Portrait of Frederik Berregaard is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portrait of Frederik Berregaard?

Portrait of Frederik Berregaard is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of Frederik Berregaard

Louis Tocqué , 1745

Portrait of Frederik Berregaard is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Louis Tocqué. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Frederik Berregaard is a 1745 oil painting by Louis Tocqué, exemplifying Rococo portraiture’s emphasis on elegance. The work depicts its subject in a characteristic mid-18th-century European compositional style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Frederik Berregaard, a figure of apparent refinement, as suggested by his elaborate attire: a dark, silver-embroidered coat, a large curly white wig, and a ruffled shirt. His posture, with one hand resting and the other pointing downward, conveys a sense of subdued gesture.

Technique & Style

Tocqué employs soft, chiaroscuro lighting to create a smooth, three-dimensional effect on Berregaard’s face, set against a dark background that accentuates the subject’s features and the vibrant red and silver details of his coat.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, indicating its recognized cultural and artistic significance within Danish and European art historical contexts.

Context

Created in 1745, the portrait reflects the Rococo style’s prevalence in European portraiture during the mid-18th century, characterized by its focus on luxury, elegance, and subtle emotional expression.