Who painted Countess Sophia Vilhelmine Moltke, née Levetzau?

Countess Sophia Vilhelmine Moltke, née Levetzau was painted by Wilhelm Bendz in 1831.

Where can I see Countess Sophia Vilhelmine Moltke, née Levetzau?

Countess Sophia Vilhelmine Moltke, née Levetzau is held by Nationalmuseum.

What movement is Countess Sophia Vilhelmine Moltke, née Levetzau?

Countess Sophia Vilhelmine Moltke, née Levetzau is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

Countess Sophia Vilhelmine Moltke, née Levetzau

Wilhelm Bendz , 1831

Countess Sophia Vilhelmine Moltke, née Levetzau is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Wilhelm Bendz. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

The 1831 portrait Countess Sophia Vilhelmine Moltke, née Levetzau is a work by Danish painter Wilhelm Bendz, created when the artist was just 28 years old. It is now part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Countess Sophia Vilhelmine Moltke, née Levetzau, dressed in a dark-colored dress with a blue bonnet adorned with white lace and ribbons, and a large bow around her neck. Her dark hair is styled in two buns.

Technique & Style

The painting is executed in the Biedermeier style, characterized by its subdued color palette and attention to detail. The muted brown background serves to focus attention on the subject.

History & Provenance

Wilhelm Bendz, trained under Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, was known for his portraits and genre works, often depicting artist colleagues. This portrait is among a limited body of work due to Bendz's early death at 28.

Artist & collection

Artist

Wilhelm Bendz

Wilhelm Ferdinand Bendz (20 March 1804 – 14 November 1832) was a Danish painter mainly known for genre works and portraits which often portray his artist colleagues and their daily lives.