Christian Albrecht Jensen (1792–1870), Follower of - Portrait of Birgitte Søbøtker Hohlenberg
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Portrait of Birgitte Søbøtker Hohlenberg
Technical sheet
Follower of Christian Albrecht Jensen (1792–1870)
Chronology: First half of the 19th century
Technique: Pastel on paper.
Measurements: 27 × 22 cm (work) · 36 × 30 cm (with antique gold frame)
Support: Paper adhered to cardboard.
Style: Danish romantic portrait with a Biedermeier accent.
Condition: Good; vivid pigments and original frame in very good condition.
2. Compositional and iconographic description
The portrait depicts Birgitte Søbøtker Hohlenberg, a woman of distinguished bearing, shown from the waist up, wearing a lilac dress with wide pleated sleeves and a white coif adorned with violet ribbons. The figure emerges against a neutral background that highlights her delicate face and the soft modeling of the pastel.
The artist, a follower of Jensen, demonstrates a refined psychological sense and great sensitivity to the luminosity of the complexion and the texture of fabrics, evoking the purity and refinement typical of the Nordic romantic portrait. The serene expression and the mauve and ivory tones contribute to an atmosphere of melancholic grace and discreet elegance.
3. Style, school, and comparatives
The work belongs to the Danish Biedermeier sphere, a movement characterized by bourgeois intimacy and the exaltation of the domestic and sentimental, cultivated by artists such as Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, Constantin Hansen, and the very Christian Albrecht Jensen, from whom the refined technique and attention to psychological traits derive.
'Portrait of Birgitte Søbøtker Hohlenberg' stands out for its balance between realism and delicacy, aligning with Central European romantic female portraits by Franz Xaver Winterhalter and Johann Baptist Reiter. Its meticulous execution and chromatic harmony make it an exquisite example of late neoclassical portraiture, endowed with exceptional subtlety and sweetness.
Seller's Story
At Barcelona Art Gallery, we are a large family of art collectors in Barcelona who have been acquiring all kinds of paintings for 2 centuries.
Headquartered in the Les Corts neighborhood of Barcelona.
We offer part of our private collection for auction: high period and modern paintings that we have been acquiring over time, mainly from art galleries, antique dealers, auctions, private collections and very diverse origins.
Translated by Google TranslatePortrait of Birgitte Søbøtker Hohlenberg
Technical sheet
Follower of Christian Albrecht Jensen (1792–1870)
Chronology: First half of the 19th century
Technique: Pastel on paper.
Measurements: 27 × 22 cm (work) · 36 × 30 cm (with antique gold frame)
Support: Paper adhered to cardboard.
Style: Danish romantic portrait with a Biedermeier accent.
Condition: Good; vivid pigments and original frame in very good condition.
2. Compositional and iconographic description
The portrait depicts Birgitte Søbøtker Hohlenberg, a woman of distinguished bearing, shown from the waist up, wearing a lilac dress with wide pleated sleeves and a white coif adorned with violet ribbons. The figure emerges against a neutral background that highlights her delicate face and the soft modeling of the pastel.
The artist, a follower of Jensen, demonstrates a refined psychological sense and great sensitivity to the luminosity of the complexion and the texture of fabrics, evoking the purity and refinement typical of the Nordic romantic portrait. The serene expression and the mauve and ivory tones contribute to an atmosphere of melancholic grace and discreet elegance.
3. Style, school, and comparatives
The work belongs to the Danish Biedermeier sphere, a movement characterized by bourgeois intimacy and the exaltation of the domestic and sentimental, cultivated by artists such as Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, Constantin Hansen, and the very Christian Albrecht Jensen, from whom the refined technique and attention to psychological traits derive.
'Portrait of Birgitte Søbøtker Hohlenberg' stands out for its balance between realism and delicacy, aligning with Central European romantic female portraits by Franz Xaver Winterhalter and Johann Baptist Reiter. Its meticulous execution and chromatic harmony make it an exquisite example of late neoclassical portraiture, endowed with exceptional subtlety and sweetness.
Seller's Story
At Barcelona Art Gallery, we are a large family of art collectors in Barcelona who have been acquiring all kinds of paintings for 2 centuries.
Headquartered in the Les Corts neighborhood of Barcelona.
We offer part of our private collection for auction: high period and modern paintings that we have been acquiring over time, mainly from art galleries, antique dealers, auctions, private collections and very diverse origins.
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Artist
Christian Albrecht Jensen (1792–1870)
Sold with frame
Yes
Attribution
Follower of
Title of artwork
Portrait of Birgitte Søbøtker Hohlenberg
Technique
Pastel
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
36 cm
Width
30 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/Theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
19th century
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