Artwork

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup, by Unknown, 1846
Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup, by Unknown, 1846

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

The background features a wall with a painting of a building, possibly a church or cathedral, and a tree branch with leaves visible in the upper right corner.

This painting depicts a woman seated in a chair, wearing a dark dress with a white collar and a black shawl. Her head is covered with a bonnet adorned with a yellow band and a black flower. The background features a wall with a painting of a building, possibly a church or cathedral, and a tree branch with leaves visible in the upper right corner.

The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal portrait from the 19th century. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture in the image.

For more information on this style of painting, explore the Romanticism movement.

Overview

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup is a portrait painting from 1846, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman, identified as Frederikke Raffenberg, depicted in formal attire, suggesting a portrait intended to convey dignity and respectability.

Technique & Style

The painting employs a range of colors to achieve depth and texture, characteristic of 19th-century formal portraiture, aligning with the broader artistic tendencies of the Romanticism movement.

History & Provenance

Created in 1846 by 330_person, the work's provenance is documented from its creation until its current holding at the Museum of Ethnography.

Context

The background elements, a painted building (possibly a church) and a tree branch, provide contextual clues, though their specific significance to the subject's life or the artist's intent is not immediately clear.

Legacy

As a preserved 19th-century portrait, it contributes to the historical record of formal portraiture during the Romantic era, though its broader impact or renown is not detailed in available information.

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup
Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup, Wilhelm Marstrand

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup?

Frederikke Raffenberg, née Hagerup was painted by Unknown 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 Romanticism.