Portrait of the Marine Painter 1846 - 1850

"Portrait of the Marine Painter" is a self-portrait by Danish artist Emil Ditlev Bærentzen, created between 1846 and 1850. The painting, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts the artist in his studio, holding a paintbrush and leaning against an easel. Bærentzen's self-assured posture and the presence of artistic tools suggest his dedication to his craft as a marine painter. The detailed brushstrokes and realistic portrayal of the artist's features are characteristic of Bærentzen's style.