Old World Portraits
Portrait of Inger Margrethe Høyen
Christen Købke
An intimate and dignified 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional dress by Danish artist Christen Købke.
Maria Magdalena Jensen, the Artist's Mother
Christian Albrecht Jensen
1823 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional dress, capturing a sense of quiet wisdom and grace.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1823 by Danish artist Christian Albrecht Jensen, this intimate portrait depicts his mother, Maria Magdalena Jensen. The work showcases Jensen's mastery of light and shadow, highlighting the delicate textures of the subject's lace collar and the gentle expression of her face against a deep, atmospheric background.
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