Old World Portraits
Otto Christopher von Munthe af Morgenstierne
Jens Juel
This 18th-century portrait captures a noble figure in a striking red coat and elegant powdered wig.
Portrait of Bodilla Birgitte von Munthe af Morgenstierne
Jens Juel
1772 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This refined 18th-century portrait captures a woman of status in a rich teal velvet cloak and luxurious dark fur.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1772 by the Danish master Jens Juel, this portrait of Bodilla Birgitte von Munthe af Morgenstierne is a testament to the elegance of the era. The work is characterized by its sophisticated rendering of textures, from the luminous glow of the pearls and lace to the tactile depth of the teal velvet and soft fur trim. Juel's delicate use of light highlights the subject's poised expression, making it a distinguished example of European portraiture.
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