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Holberg går af vejen for Jacob von Thyboe og Jean de France, by Wilhelm Marstrand, unspecified, 1849

Holberg går af vejen for Jacob von Thyboe og Jean de France

Wilhelm Marstrand

1849

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Holberg går af vejen for Jacob von Thyboe og Jean de France is a 1849 unspecified by Wilhelm Marstrand, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Wilhelm Marstrand
When & what style?
1849
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts three men standing on a street, engaged in conversation. The man in the center, wearing a red coat and a tricorn hat, appears to be the central figure. To his left stands a man in a green coat, while to his right is another man dressed in brown. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, with a staircase visible behind the men. The artist's use of color and composition draws the viewer's attention to the central figure and the interaction between the three men. The painting's style and technique are reminiscent of the Romantic era, characterized by a focus on emotion and drama. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the works of artist Wilhelm Marstrand.

About the artist

Portrait of Wilhelm Marstrand
Artist

Wilhelm Marstrand

Nicolai Wilhelm Marstrand (24 December 1810 – 25 March 1873), painter and illustrator, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Nicolai Jacob Marstrand, instrument maker and inventor, and Petra Othilia Smith.

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