Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.
To the right hangs a magnificent crowned mirror, its carved and gilded frame surrounding a dark oval glass.
The left side is altogether darker. A cabinet almost disappears into the shadows, yet its drawers, mounts and polished surface can still be discerned, along with further objects placed above. Tilemann-Petersen was particularly adept at this kind of restrained illumination. Rather than describing everything evenly, he allows individual objects to emerge gradually from the darkness, giving the room both depth and atmosphere.
The interior appears to be one of Rosenborg's historical period rooms, probably associated with the reign of Christian VI. By Tilemann-Petersen's time, Rosenborg had long operated as a museum and many of its rooms had been arranged chronologically using royal furnishings from different residences. As such, the painting is a record of how Denmark's royal past was presented to visitors in the early 20th century.
This was a subject particularly suited to Tilemann-Petersen. While many of his contemporaries pursued more expressive forms of painting, he developed a reputation for detailed depictions of historic interiors, castles and churches.
Signed/dated in the lower left and held in a gilt frame.
Medium
Oil on canvas.
Overall size
25” x 29” / 64cm x 74cm
Year of creation
1917
Labels & Inscriptions
Inscribed on the reverse.
Provenance
Private collection, Denmark.
Conservation
Professionally conserved, including careful cleaning to reveal the painting’s true colouring and remove accumulated surface grime that can be harmful over time. A protective layer of conservation varnish has also been applied.
Condition
Very presentable for its age.
Our reference
BRV2314
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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Christian Tilemann-petersen, Interior, Rosenborg Slot - Antique Oil Painting
