Artwork

Mathilde Theresia von Irgens-Bergh, née Holsten, Wife of Mathias Friis von Irgens-Bergh

Mathilde Theresia von Irgens-Bergh, née Holsten, Wife of Mathias Friis von Irgens-Bergh is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Christian Albrecht Jensen. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This oil-on-canvas portrait, painted in 1824 by Christian Albrecht Jensen, depicts Mathilde Theresia von Irgens-Bergh. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown wearing a large black hat adorned with white feathers, a pearl necklace, and earrings, dressed in dark attire with lace trim and puffed sleeves. Her hairstyle is pulled back, emphasizing her face.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume. The lighting focuses on the subject's face, making it stand out against the dark background, characteristic of the Romanticism style.

History & Provenance

The portrait is the work of Christian Albrecht Jensen, a Danish artist known for his portraits of prominent figures during the Danish Golden Age. It is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Mathilde Theresia von Irgens-Bergh, née Holsten, the Wife of Mathias Friis von Irgens-Bergh, Unknown

Artist & collection

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.

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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