The Marine Painter Emil Wilhelm Normann in his Uniform as a Naval Officer

1830

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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The Marine Painter Emil Wilhelm Normann in his Uniform as a Naval Officer is a 1830 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This portrait painting shows a man in a dark blue military uniform with gold accents and a red collar. He has short, wavy hair and looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. His arms are crossed, and his right hand is visible, wearing a dark glove. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The overall atmosphere is formal and serious, suggesting the painting is an official portrait. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.