Artwork
An Autumn Landscape by the Rhine
An Autumn Landscape by the Rhine is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jens Juel. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an autumn landscape on the Rhine, showing a rocky riverbank, trees, and a horse, elements recorded in the source description. Executed in oil on canvas in 1791, it is classified as a landscape painting and belongs to the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst. The work's subject is a naturalistic view of the river environment in the late 18th century.
Technique & Style
5 cm in width, place it within the intimate landscape format favored by Juel, suited to close, detailed observation of nature.
An Autumn Landscape by the Rhine is an oil painting executed by Jens Juel in 1791. The work is painted in oil on canvas, a standard support for small-scale cabinet pictures of the period. Its modest dimensions, 22.5 cm in height by 30.5 cm in width, place it within the intimate landscape format favored by Juel, suited to close, detailed observation of nature.
The composition depicts an autumnal scene along the Rhine, with rocks, trees, and a horse animating the landscape. Juel's handling reflects the refined Danish landscape tradition of the late eighteenth century, using oil paint to render the seasonal atmosphere and varied textures of foliage, stone, and terrain with naturalistic precision.
History & Provenance
An Autumn Landscape by the Rhine is an oil on canvas painting executed in 1791 by the Danish artist Jens Juel. The work depicts a riverine scene with autumnal foliage, a rocky bank, a tree, and a horse, characteristic of the landscape genre. It later entered the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains. The painting measures 22.5 cm in height and 30.5 cm in width.
Overview
Jens Juel, a prominent Danish artist of the late 18th century, completed An Autumn Landscape by the Rhine in 1791. While primarily recognized for his portraiture, this oil painting demonstrates his engagement with landscape subjects. The work captures a serene view of the Rhine valley during the autumn season, incorporating characteristic elements of the natural environment. It is currently part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.
Context
Although Jens Juel is widely acknowledged as a leading Danish portrait painter of his era, An Autumn Landscape by the Rhine illustrates his versatility across genres. This landscape, created in 1791, showcases his ability to move beyond commissioned likenesses to explore natural vistas. It provides insight into the broader artistic practices of a painter whose primary reputation rested on depicting human subjects, demonstrating his command of diverse artistic forms.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jens Juel (12 May 1745 – 27 December 1802) was a Danish painter, primarily known for his many portraits, of which the largest collection is on display at Frederiksborg Castle.
