Who painted The Artist's Five Children in a garden. Study?

The Artist's Five Children in a garden. Study was painted by Jens Juel in 1801.

Where can I see The Artist's Five Children in a garden. Study?

The Artist's Five Children in a garden. Study is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

The Artist's Five Children in a garden. Study

The Artist's Five Children in a garden. Study is an oil painting by Jens Juel. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Painted in 1801, The Artist's Five Children in a Garden.

About this work

Overview

Painted in 1801, The Artist's Five Children in a Garden. Study is an oil painting by Jens Juel, a prominent Danish portraitist of the 18th century, now housed at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the artist's five children in a relaxed, natural group within a serene garden setting. The composition conveys a sense of familial intimacy and tranquility.

Technique & Style

Juel employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, contrasting light and dark to enhance the three-dimensionality of the figures against the lush, detailed garden background.

History & Provenance

Created in 1801, the work remains part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection, reflecting Juel's characteristic attention to detail and expressive portraiture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jens Juel

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.

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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