Jens Juel (b. Balslev, Funen 1745, d. Copenhagen 1802)
Portrait of Dr. Jean Monod (Geneva 1765 - Paris 1836), in a dark brown coat, black vest and white stock around his neck. 1793–1794. Unsigned. Oval. Oil on canvas. 70×55 cm. Period frame.
Ellen Poulsen, A Catalogue Raisonné of the Works of Jens Juel no. 602, reproduced vol. II p. 381.
Exhibited: Kunstforeningen, “Jens Juels arbejder”, 1909 no. 114.
Literature: Mentioned by Otto Andrup in “Danske malede Portrætter”.
Provenance: City architect Marston (1893). Carl Richter (1909). . Art dealer Tage Hansen. The late solo dancer at the Royal Danish Ballet Palle Jacobsen.
Dr. Monod was minister at the Reformed Church in Copenhagen. He was married to Louise Philipine, neé de Coninck.
Condition report on request. Contact fine-art@bruun-rasmussen.dk
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Paintings & books, 19 September 2017