Artwork

Fabriksdirektør Ole Jørgen Rawert

Fabriksdirektør Ole Jørgen Rawert, by Christian Albrecht Jensen, oil, 1839
Fabriksdirektør Ole Jørgen Rawert, by Christian Albrecht Jensen, oil, 1839

Fabriksdirektør Ole Jørgen Rawert is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Christian Albrecht Jensen. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows Ole Jørgen Rawert as a prominent textile factory director, symbolizing the rise of industrial leadership in early 19th‑century Denmark.

The portrait shows Ole Jørgen Rawert as a prominent textile factory director, symbolizing the rise of industrial leadership in early 19th‑century Denmark. Rendered in oil on canvas, the work highlights his status through formal pose and dignified attire, reflecting the social prestige associated with industrial entrepreneurship. The painting is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display.

Technique & Style

The 1839 portrait of Ole Jørgen Rawert was executed in oil paint on canvas, a technique typical of Danish portraiture in the 1830s. The work measures 40.5 cm in height by 29 cm in width, reflecting a restrained composition that emphasizes the sitter’s dignified presence through muted tonal modeling and precise brushwork.

History & Provenance

The portrait of Ole Jørgen Rawert was painted by Christian Albrecht Jensen in 1839. It was created as a commissioned work for the sitter, a factory director, and has remained in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst since its creation. The painting measures 40.5 cm in height and 29 cm in width, and depicts Rawert as the main subject. Its provenance is documented within the museum's records, tracing continuous ownership from the artist to the institution.

The portrait of Ole Jørgen Rawert is held by the Statens Museum for Kunst, which is listed as both its collection and location.

No accession/inventory number is recorded in the available sources, and no exhibition history is documented for the work.

Legacy

The painting has been recognized as an important early portrait from the Danish Golden Age, noted for its psychological depth and realistic rendering. Its inclusion in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst has ensured continued public access and scholarly attention. The work contributes to the historical record of bourgeois portraiture in 19th-century Denmark, reflecting the social status of its sitter and the artistic practices of the period.

Overview

Christian Albrecht Jensen, a prolific Danish portraitist of the Golden Age, painted the oil portrait of factory director Ole Jørgen Rawert in 1839. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection and exemplifies the German Romantic style that influenced Jensen’s later output.

Ole Jørgen Rawert, Director of Industrial Affairs
Ole Jørgen Rawert, Director of Industrial Affairs, Unknown

Artist & collection

Portrait of Christian Albrecht Jensen

Artist

Christian Albrecht Jensen

Christian Albrecht Jensen (26 June 1792 – 13 July 1870) was a Danish painter who specialised in portrait painting and was active during the Danish Golden Age.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Fabriksdirektør Ole Jørgen Rawert?

Fabriksdirektør Ole Jørgen Rawert was painted by Christian Albrecht Jensen in 1839.

Where can I see Fabriksdirektør Ole Jørgen Rawert?

Fabriksdirektør Ole Jørgen Rawert is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Fabriksdirektør Ole Jørgen Rawert?

Fabriksdirektør Ole Jørgen Rawert is associated with German Romanticism.