Who painted Portræt af lensgrevinde Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau?

Portræt af lensgrevinde Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau was painted by Peder Severin Krøyer in 1900.

Where can I see Portræt af lensgrevinde Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau?

Portræt af lensgrevinde Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portræt af lensgrevinde Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau?

Portræt af lensgrevinde Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Portræt af lensgrevinde Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau

Peder Severin Krøyer , 1900

Portræt af lensgrevinde Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Peder Severin Krøyer. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Peder Severin Krøyer’s oil portrait, completed in 1900, presents Lillie Suzanne Raben‑Levetzau, a Danish countess, in a poised stance. The work resides in the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is displayed among the museum’s 19th‑century holdings.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is shown wearing an off‑the‑shoulder white dress, her short brown hair framing a calm, forward‑looking expression. Her body is angled slightly to the left, while her gaze meets the viewer, suggesting a balance between private poise and public presence.

Technique & Style

Krøyer employs loose, expressive brushwork to render the dress’s folds, creating a tactile surface that contrasts with the subdued, dark backdrop. Subtle hints of green and brown in the background provide depth, while the overall handling of light and shade emphasizes the figure’s elegance.

History & Provenance

The portrait entered the Statens Museum for Kunst’s collection after its acquisition in the early 20th century, reflecting the museum’s effort to preserve works by leading Danish artists of the period.