Who painted Dameportræt?

Dameportræt was painted by Paul Ipsen in 1790.

Where can I see Dameportræt?

Dameportræt is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Dameportræt

Dameportræt is an oil painting by Paul Ipsen. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Paul Ipsen’s oil portrait, dated 1790, is part of the collection at Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst. The work presents a single female sitter rendered in a darkened setting that isolates her figure and emphasizes the painted details.

Subject & Meaning

The woman is shown with an elaborate coiffure topped by a sizable hat, complemented by jewelry and a white dress featuring a high neckline, puffed sleeves, and a prominent front bow. Her expression is neutral, and her gaze meets the viewer directly, suggesting a formal, perhaps aristocratic, presentation.

Technique & Style

Ipsen employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between the illuminated figure and the surrounding darkness to create depth and three‑dimensionality. The meticulous rendering of fabric, hair, and accessories demonstrates careful brushwork and a focus on surface texture.

History & Provenance

Created at the close of the eighteenth century, the portrait entered the holdings of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s European painting collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Ipsen

Paul Ipsen (1746–1810) was an artist.

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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