Portrait of Elise Købke by Constantin Hansen. A portrait of a young girl in a brown dress and bonnet, holding a spoon in a white porcelain cup against a dark green background.

Portrait of Elise Købke

Constantin Hansen

1850 · Medium Not Listed

A tender 19th-century portrait of a young girl holding a porcelain cup, rendered with soft lighting and warm, earthy tones.

$243

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted around 1850 by Danish artist Constantin Hansen, this intimate portrait depicts young Elise Købke with remarkable sensitivity. The work showcases the refined technique of the Danish Golden Age, balancing the soft, luminous treatment of the girl's face against a deep, muted background, creating a timeless and contemplative piece of decor.