Artwork
One of the Artist's Sons
One of the Artist's Sons is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Christian Albrecht Jensen. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
One of the Artist's Sons is a 1836 oil painting by Christian Albrecht Jensen, a Danish portrait painter. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy, likely one of Jensen's sons, standing confidently with a sword. His attire, including a dark green tunic and hat, and serious expression convey a sense of strength or courage.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of German Romanticism, with Jensen's use of color and composition emphasizing the boy's determined stance.
History & Provenance
Jensen was a prolific portrait painter, completing over 400 works during his career, primarily in oil. One of the Artist's Sons is one of his notable works from the Danish Golden Age.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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One of the Artist's Sons