Artwork
Christine Bauer, geb. Stockmar aus Coburg
Christine Bauer, geb. Stockmar aus Coburg is a drawing by Unbekannt. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the City Museums Freiburg. The pastel portrait depicts Christine Bauer, born Stockmar, a woman from Coburg.
About this work
Overview
The pastel portrait depicts Christine Bauer, born Stockmar, a woman from Coburg. Rendered in a refined, solemn manner, the work serves as a companion piece to a portrait of her husband, Heinrich Bauer, who fell at the Battle of Aspern. The composition focuses on the sitter’s attire and expression, conveying the dignity of a woman linked to both local aristocracy and military loss.
Subject & Meaning
Christine Bauer’s background connects her to the Saxe‑Coburg aristocratic circle, a relationship established during her childhood. The portrait reflects her status and the personal grief following her husband’s death in 1809, while also hinting at the future prominence of her daughter, Karoline, who later achieved recognition as an actress in the Biedermeier era.
Technique & Style
Executed in pastel, the image employs delicate cross‑hatching and stippling to model facial features and fabric folds. The artist’s handling of light creates subtle tonal variations, characteristic of early‑19th‑century portraiture. The restrained palette and precise draftsmanship emphasize realism over decorative excess, aligning the work with contemporary Biedermeier aesthetic principles.
History & Provenance
Created as a pendant to Heinrich Bauer’s portrait, the drawing likely remained within the family before entering a public collection. Its provenance traces back to the Bauer lineage, with documentation linking it to the period following the 1809 battle. The work now serves as a visual record of the family’s social ties and the broader historical context of the Napoleonic wars.
Artist & collection
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