Fakkelbærer
1807
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1807
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
The image depicts a painting of a man in a red and white military uniform, holding a torch. He is wearing a black hat and has a sword at his side. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The man's uniform is adorned with gold accents and a red sash around his waist. He is standing in a dynamic pose, with his right leg extended behind him and his left arm holding the torch. The torch is emitting a small flame, which is visible in the bottom-right corner of the painting. The painting is a striking example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
