Who painted Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup?

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup was painted by Wilhelm Marstrand in 1846.

Where can I see Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup?

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup?

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup?

Museum-quality prints of Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup

Wilhelm Marstrand , 1846

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup is an oil painting by the Realist artist Wilhelm Marstrand. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1846, this oil portrait presents Frederikke Raffenberg, born Hagerup, seated in a modest chair.

About this work

Overview

She is dressed in a dark gown with a matching shawl, her hands gently folded in her lap, and a bonnet tied with a ribbon rests on her head.

Created in 1846, this oil portrait presents Frederikke Raffenberg, born Hagerup, seated in a modest chair. She is dressed in a dark gown with a matching shawl, her hands gently folded in her lap, and a bonnet tied with a ribbon rests on her head. The composition is set against a muted backdrop that includes a faint view of an exterior landscape through a window, and the sitter gazes directly at the viewer with a composed expression.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a moment of quiet dignity, emphasizing the sitter’s social standing through her attire while also conveying a personal interiority through her steady, serious gaze. The restrained palette and the inclusion of a distant landscape hint at a connection between the private interior space and the broader world beyond, suggesting a balance between personal identity and societal context.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting reflects the realist tendencies of mid‑nineteenth‑century Danish art. Marstrand employs careful modeling of light and shadow to render the textures of fabric and skin, while the dark background isolates the figure, enhancing three‑dimensionality. The brushwork is smooth, allowing subtle gradations of tone that contribute to the portrait’s naturalistic appearance.

History & Provenance

The portrait was painted by Wilhelm Marstrand, a prominent Copenhagen‑born artist active during Denmark’s Golden Age of painting. After its creation, the work entered the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark’s national gallery, where it remains part of the public holdings, accessible for study and exhibition.

Context

Marstrand’s career spanned painting and illustration, and his portraiture often documented members of the Danish bourgeoisie. This piece fits within his broader output of realistic depictions of contemporary figures, aligning with the period’s interest in portraying individuals with fidelity and psychological depth, rather than idealized or mythological subjects.

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Artist

Wilhelm Marstrand

Nicolai Wilhelm Marstrand (24 December 1810 – 25 March 1873), painter and illustrator, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Nicolai Jacob Marstrand, instrument maker and inventor, and Petra Othilia Smith.