A Bedroom in Bernstorff Palace near Copenhagen
The Met
Artist: Johan Vilhelm Gertner(Danish, Copenhagen 1818–1871 Copenhagen)
Date: ca. 1845
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 3/4 × 20 1/2 in. (62.8 × 52 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of the Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust, 2018
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dimly lit room with red patterned drapes, a central dressing table with a mirror, and decorative objects
Detailed Description
A dimly lit interior room is rendered primarily in deep reddish-brown tones. The entire background is covered by heavy, floor-length drapes of a reddish hue, featuring a subtle patterned texture, possibly damask, visible where light catches. The drapes are gathered at the top, creating a canopy-like effect, with a darker red border and thin blue lines running horizontally across them. Centrally positioned is a dark, ornate dressing table with a rectangular mirror. The mirror's frame has decorative carvings at its top. On the table, to the left of the mirror, stands a dark vase containing a cluster of green foliage. To the right, another similar vase with foliage, and a small, dark pitcher are visible. A slender, dark candlestick or similar object is placed between the left vase and the mirror. In the left foreground, a low, upholstered bench or footstool with ruffled trim is partially visible. Adjacent to it, a small, dark green rug lies on the patterned floor. Further right, a tall, slender pedestal table with a decorative, carved base supports a dark, shallow bowl. On the right side of the foreground, another similar pedestal table holds a dark pitcher. The floor is covered by a patterned rug in dark reds and browns, with a faint floral or geometric design. The overall lighting is soft and diffused.
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