Portrait of the Animal Painter C.D. Gebauer 1829

Christen Købke's "Portrait of the Animal Painter C.D. Gebauer" (1829) is a small, intimate oil painting depicting the animal painter Gebauer. Købke, a Danish realist painter, captures Gebauer in a contemplative mood, his gaze directed slightly off-axis. The painting is characterized by Købke's signature use of muted colors and meticulous attention to detail. Gebauer's wrinkled face and worn clothing convey a sense of age and experience, highlighting Købke's talent for portraying the human condition with realism. This artwork is a compelling example of Danish Golden Age portraiture and can be seen at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.