Artwork

Tanskalaisen taidemaalari Lorenz Fröhlichin muotokuva

Tanskalaisen taidemaalari Lorenz Fröhlichin muotokuva, by Julius Paulsen, unspecified, 1910
Tanskalaisen taidemaalari Lorenz Fröhlichin muotokuva, by Julius Paulsen, unspecified, 1910

Tanskalaisen taidemaalari Lorenz Fröhlichin muotokuva is an unspecified painting by Julius Paulsen. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Lorenz Fröhlichin muotokuva is a portrait painting by Danish artist Julius Paulsen, dating to circa 1910. The work depicts an elderly man in profile, distinguished by his long white beard, dark attire, and the use of a cane.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Lorenz Fröhlich, a Danish painter, is portrayed in a contemplative, everyday moment, emphasizing his age and possibly his character through the subtle, gentle lighting and soft textures.

Technique & Style

Paulsen employed loose brushstrokes, notably on the subject's coat and beard, achieving a textured, soft appearance. The composition utilizes chiaroscuro, with gentle lighting highlighting the subject's face against a blurred, dim background.

History & Provenance

Created around 1910 by Julius Paulsen, specific details on the painting's history, exhibitions, or current location are not provided in the available information.

Context

This portrait reflects early 20th-century Danish artistic tendencies, possibly influenced by impressionist techniques (loose brushwork) and traditional portrait practices (use of chiaroscuro).

Artist & collection

Portrait of Julius Paulsen

Artist

Julius Paulsen

Julius Paulsen (22 October 1860 in Odense – 17 February 1940 in Copenhagen) was a Danish painter.