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Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke

Unknown , 1835

Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke, by Unknown, unspecified, 1835
Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke, by Unknown, unspecified, 1835

Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This 1835 portrait by Christen Købke depicts his sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen.

About this work

Overview

This 1835 portrait by Christen Købke depicts his sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is portrayed seated with her hands clasped together, wearing a red dress with a white collar and a green skirt, accessorized with simple gold jewelry. Her calm demeanor and introspective pose suggest a quiet, domestic scene.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using contrasting light and dark to create depth. Smooth brushstrokes render the subject's skin and clothing, while a dark background highlights her features and attire.

Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke
Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke, Christen Købke

Artist & collection

Artist

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke?

Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke was painted by Unknown in 1835.

Where can I see Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke?

Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke?

Portrait of the Artist´s Sister, Cecilie Margrethe Petersen, née Købke is associated with Romanticism.