Portrait of Carl Christian Laurentius Birch 1754 - 1757

This portrait of Carl Christian Laurentius Birch, painted by Johan Hörner between 1754 and 1757, captures the youthful charm of the young subject. The sitter is depicted wearing a blue dress and a black hat adorned with a white feather and a pink bow, typical of 18th-century fashion. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail, evident in the delicate rendering of the child's features, lace collar, and curls, reflects the prevailing Rococo style of the period. Now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, this intimate portrayal offers a glimpse into the life of a young Danish gentleman during the Rococo era.