Who painted Cathrine von Halle, née Nathanson?

Cathrine von Halle, née Nathanson was painted by Wilhelm Bendz in 1830.

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Cathrine von Halle, née Nathanson is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Cathrine von Halle, née Nathanson?

Cathrine von Halle, née Nathanson is associated with German Romanticism.

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Artwork

Cathrine von Halle, née Nathanson

Wilhelm Bendz , 1830

Cathrine von Halle, née Nathanson is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Wilhelm Bendz. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1830, this oil portrait depicts Cathrine von Halle, born Nathanson, rendered by Danish painter Wilhelm Bendz. The work belongs to the German Romantic period and is held in the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented in a dark blue dress trimmed with delicate lace at the neckline and cuffs, her hair gathered beneath a wide, light‑blue hat with a ruffled brim. She holds a small fan in her right hand, gazes directly forward, and maintains a composed expression, suggesting poise and social standing.

Technique & Style

Bendz employs soft, blended brushwork that gives the surface a polished finish. A dark, neutral background isolates the figure, while subtle chiaroscuro modeling creates depth and emphasizes the contrast between light on the face and the shadowed surroundings.

History & Provenance

Trained by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, Bendz was part of an early‑19th‑century generation of Danish artists noted for genre scenes and portraits of fellow painters. This particular portrait entered the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings, where it remains on display.

Cathrine von Halle, née Nathanson, Unknown

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Artist

Wilhelm Bendz

Wilhelm Ferdinand Bendz (20 March 1804 – 14 November 1832) was a Danish painter mainly known for genre works and portraits which often portray his artist colleagues and their daily lives.