Artwork
Portrait of the Artist´s Sister-in-Law, Susanne Købke, née Ryder
Portrait of the Artist´s Sister-in-Law, Susanne Købke, née Ryder is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Portrait of the Artist's Sister-in-Law, Susanne Købke, née Ryder, is a portrait painting created around 1850 by 1117_person.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of the Artist's Sister-in-Law, Susanne Købke, née Ryder, is a portrait painting created around 1850 by 1117_person. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the portrait is Susanne Købke, the artist's sister-in-law, depicted in a contemplative pose. She holds a small book or notebook, suggesting intellectual or literary inclinations. The serene composition emphasizes her personal character.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, with soft, smooth brushstrokes, particularly on the subject's face and hands. A strong contrast between light and dark creates a gentle glow on her skin, drawing focus to her softly lit face against a plain, dark background.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1850, the portrait is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided.
Artist & collection
- Portrait of the Artist´s Sister-in-Law, Susanne Købke, née Ryder
Portrait of Emilie Krohn, née Købke, the Artist´s Sister-in-Law
Portrait of the Artist´s Sister-in-Law Johanne Elisabeth Købke, née Sundbye
Portrait of Emilie Krohn, née Købke, the Artist´s Sister-in-Law
Portrait of the Artist´s Cousin, Petrea Petersen
Portrait of the Artist´s Cousin, Petrea Petersen