Artwork

Portræt af jomfru Nissen

Portræt af jomfru Nissen, by Wilhelm Bendz, oil, 1825
Portræt af jomfru Nissen, by Wilhelm Bendz, oil, 1825

Portræt af jomfru Nissen is an oil painting by Wilhelm Bendz. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to explore the use of glazing in oil painting.

This painting features a woman with curly brown hair, adorned with a white lace bonnet and a black dress. The background is a muted brown color.

The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the early 19th century. Her expression is calm and composed.

If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to explore the use of glazing in oil painting.

Overview

Portræt af jomfru Nissen is an 1825 oil painting by Danish artist Wilhelm Bendz, depicting a serene woman in formal attire against a muted background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Miss Nissen, is portrayed with a calm expression, wearing a white lace bonnet and a black dress, characteristic of early 19th-century formal portraiture. Her demeanor conveys composure.

Technique & Style

Bendz's technique in this work reflects his training under C.W. Eckersberg, though specific methods used here are not detailed. The muted color palette and attention to detail are consistent with the Danish portrait tradition of the time.

History & Provenance

Created in 1825, the painting is now part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.

Context

This portrait exemplifies the work of Bendz's generation of Danish painters who achieved success in the early 19th century, known for both genre scenes and portraits.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Wilhelm Bendz

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.