Cathrine Jensen, née Lorenzen, the Artist's Wife

1845

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Cathrine Jensen, née Lorenzen, the Artist's Wife is a 1845 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a woman, the artist's wife, Cathrine Jensen, née Lorenzen. She is shown from the waist up, wearing a dark dress with a high neckline and a white lace headscarf that covers her hair. The background is dark, and the overall mood is somber. The woman's face is serious, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, and she appears to be holding something, possibly a piece of fabric or a book. The painting's style is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, with a focus on emotion and detail. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography. To learn more about the artist's style and techniques, explore the works of 231_person.