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Early 19th-century Danish School, Portrait of Peder Georg Bang - Antique Oil Painting

19th century
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This early 19th-century oil painting depicts the Danish prime minister, Peter Georg Bang (1797-1861).

Despite rising to the highest echelons of society, Peter Georg Bang remained remarkably grounded in both his views and actions. Known for his directness, he was an uncomplicated man of simple pleasures who enjoyed breaking bread with the everyday people of Roskilde.

Following his education at Frederiksborg School, he trained as a lawyer and became an assessor at the Supreme Court. This was followed by a spell teaching Roman law at the University of Copenhagen, later becoming its bursar.

In 1845, he took his first step into Government with a role at the Treasury and subsequently earned a spot in the cabinet when appointed as Minister of the Interior. Following the exit of Anders Sandøe Ørsted, he became the Prime Minister of Denmark, which capped quite a rise through the ranks.

As a leader, it’s said that he possessed superior administrative skills and a determination to complete tasks with diligence. What he lacked in refinement, he made up for in uncompromising delivery.

Inscribed on the reverse and held within a gilt 19th-century neo-classical revival frame, which is possibly original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 27” x 32” / 68cm x 82cm

Year of creation: c. 1835

Labels & Inscriptions: Inscribed on reverse ‘Dr. jur. Peder Georg Bang f.1797 d.1861’.

Provenance: Private collection, Denmark.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Craquelure in areas. The paint layer is stable. Frame with various marks and showing its age.

Our reference: BRV1964

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122153
Description
This early 19th-century oil painting depicts the Danish prime minister, Peter Georg Bang (1797-1861).
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Despite rising to the highest echelons of society, Peter Georg Bang remained remarkably grounded in both his views and actions.
Brave Fine Art

Known for his directness, he was an uncomplicated man of simple pleasures who enjoyed breaking bread with the everyday people of Roskilde.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a half-length portrait of a man in a dark coat, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. Early 19th-century Danish School, Portrait of Peder Georg Bang - Antique Oil Painting

Following his education at Frederiksborg School, he trained as a lawyer and became an assessor at the Supreme Court. This was followed by a spell teaching Roman law at the University of Copenhagen, later becoming its bursar.

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting a half-length portrait of a man in a dark coat, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
fig 2. Early 19th-century Danish School, Portrait of Peder Georg Bang - Antique Oil Painting

In 1845, he took his first step into Government with a role at the Treasury and subsequently earned a spot in the cabinet when appointed as Minister of the Interior. Following the exit of Anders Sandøe Ørsted, he became the Prime Minister of Denmark, which capped quite a rise through the ranks.

fig 3. An antique oil painting depicting a half-length portrait of a man in a dark coat, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
fig 3. Early 19th-century Danish School, Portrait of Peder Georg Bang - Antique Oil Painting

As a leader, it’s said that he possessed superior administrative skills and a determination to complete tasks with diligence. What he lacked in refinement, he made up for in uncompromising delivery.

Inscribed on the reverse and held within a gilt 19th-century neo-classical revival frame, which is possibly original.

fig 4. An antique oil painting depicting a half-length portrait of a man in a dark coat, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
fig 4. Early 19th-century Danish School, Portrait of Peder Georg Bang - Antique Oil Painting

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 27” x 32” / 68cm x 82cm

Year of creation: c. 1835

Labels & Inscriptions: Inscribed on reverse ‘Dr. jur. Peder Georg Bang f.1797 d.1861’.

Provenance: Private collection, Denmark.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Craquelure in areas. The paint layer is stable. Frame with various marks and showing its age.

Our reference: BRV1964

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122153
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An antique oil painting depicting a half-length portrait of a man in a dark coat, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
Early 19th-Century Danish School, Portrait Of Peder Georg Bang - Antique Oil Painting
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Classical
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Gilt Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHalf-length portrait, Formal attire, Chiaroscuro lighting, Ornate gilded frame
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Early 19th-century portraiture typically features realistic depictions of subjects with a strong emphasis on natural lighting, dark backgrounds, and formal attire characteristic of the period.

These artworks were traditionally created using oil-based pigments applied to stretched woven canvas, housed within hand-carved and gilded wooden frames.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of the canvas weave, pigment composition under magnification, craquelure patterns, and the construction techniques of the stretcher bars and frame.

An antique portrait adds gravity and historical contrast when hung against a saturated wall colour or paired with minimalist, modern furnishings to create a balanced transitional aesthetic.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room temperatures and humidity levels, keeping the canvas away from direct sunlight, and dusting gently with a soft, dry brush without applying chemical cleaners.
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