Christian Eckardt, Portrait of Johan Jacob Elmqvist - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This fine late-19th-century portrait by Danish artist Christian Eckardt (1832-1914) depicts Johan Jacob Elmqvist. It’s an accomplished work that conveys a sense of the subject’s character.

Eckardt was predominantly known as a marine painter and this is a rare venture into portraiture. Perhaps he knew the subject. Information is scarce regarding Johan Jacob Elmqvist but we have discovered, via ancestry records, that he had a wooden hand. Was this due to an injury? Was he a sailor that Eckardt encountered during his travels?

It’s interesting to note the various pentimento (changes in thinking by the artist), particularly around the face and shoulders.

The portrait is signed/dated and held within a decorative gilt frame.

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Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 19” x 22” / 49cm x 55cm

Year of creation: 1891

Condition: Artwork presents well with a few minor abrasions. Frame with some light wear.

Artist’s auction highlight: £50,000 achieved for an oil painting in 2007.

Physical Dimensions

Height

55cm (21.65")

Width

49cm (19.29")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA919948

Description

This fine late-19th-century portrait by Danish artist Christian Eckardt (1832-1914) depicts Johan Jacob Elmqvist. It’s an accomplished work that conveys a sense of the subject’s character.

Eckardt was predominantly known as a marine painter and this is a rare venture into portraiture. Perhaps he knew the subject.