Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg
1783–1853 · Danish · 15 artworks
NeoclassicismPrecise drawingClear compositionDirect observationNaturalistic lightingClassical subject matter
artist bio
Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg was a Danish painter, known as the "father of Danish painting." He was instrumental in developing the foundation for the Golden Age of Danish Painting by emphasizing direct observation and precise representation of nature and classical ideals.
what you'll learn
Studying Eckersberg's work allows students to understand the principles of Neoclassical art, including its emphasis on clarity, order, and precise drawing. Students can also learn about the importance of direct observation and how to translate three-dimensional forms onto a two-dimensional surface with accuracy.
15 artworks
Two Shepherds
1813
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Portrait of Faktor Fjellerups Kone
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The diligent girl spins
1807
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Woman Standing in Front of a Mirror or Morning Toilette
1841
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The North-East part of the Capitoline Hill
1816
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The Marble Staircase which Leads up to S. Maria in Aracoeli in Rome
1816
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Part of the Via Sacra
1814
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The Cloisters, San Lorenzo Fuori Le Mura
1824
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Seated Nude Model
1839
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Model in the Studio
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Portrait of Anna Maria Magnani
1814
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The Monastery of San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura (school of Eckersberg)
1816
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View of the interior of the Colosseum
1816
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A View through Three Arches of the Third Storey of the Colosseum
1815
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Porta Angelica and Part of the Vatican
1813
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