Portræt af kobberstikkeren J.F.Clemens. Trekvartfigur siddende i profil mog venstre
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Jens Juel's painting Portræt af kobberstikkeren J.F. Clemens. Trekvartfigur siddende i profil mod venstre (translated as Portrait of the Engraver J.F. Clemens. Three-Quarter Figure Seated in Profile Facing Left) is a notable work by the Danish artist Jens Juel (1745–1802). The painting is a portrait of Johan Frederik Clemens (1749–1831), a prominent Danish engraver known for his skill in copperplate engraving. This artwork exemplifies Juel's mastery in portraiture, a genre for which he is widely celebrated.
The painting depicts Clemens in a seated position, shown in three-quarter profile, facing to the viewer's left. The composition highlights Clemens' contemplative demeanor, with an emphasis on his intellectual and artistic pursuits. Juel's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of Clemens' facial features and attire, which reflect the fashion and cultural sensibilities of late 18th-century Denmark. The subdued color palette and soft lighting are characteristic of Juel's style, lending the portrait a sense of intimacy and realism.
Jens Juel was one of the leading portrait painters of the Danish Golden Age, and his works often captured the personalities and social status of his sitters. Johan Frederik Clemens, as the subject of this portrait, was a significant figure in the Danish art scene of the time. Clemens collaborated with several prominent artists, including Juel, to reproduce their works through engraving, thereby contributing to the dissemination of Danish art across Europe.
The exact date of the painting is not specified, but it is believed to have been created during the late 18th century, a period when both Juel and Clemens were at the height of their careers. The portrait is an example of the close professional relationships and mutual respect among artists of the era.
The painting is currently housed in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark) in Copenhagen. It remains an important piece within the museum's holdings, offering insight into the artistic and cultural milieu of 18th-century Denmark. The work is valued not only for its artistic quality but also for its historical significance, as it documents the life and contributions of one of Denmark's most accomplished engravers.
No further detailed information about the circumstances of the painting's creation or its provenance is available.
