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DiaporamaThe Madonna and Child
1881
105.0 x 80.0 cm
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Artist Biography
Early Life and Artistic Training
- Born: Warsaw, United States of America (1819)
- Died: 1881
- Parents: Philip Adolph Baumann (mapmaker) and Johanne Frederikke Reyer.
- Early Studies: Began studies at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in 1838, a significant European art center.
- Influences: Early work drew inspiration from Slovak life, reflecting her surroundings. Associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting.
Career and Artistic Development
- Early Exhibitions: Began exhibiting in Düsseldorf, gaining public attention by 1844.
- Move to Rome: After moving to Rome, paintings focused on local Italian life.
- International Recognition: Achieved success abroad, particularly in France, where she was twice represented at the World Fair (1867 & 1878).
- Royal Patronage: Exhibited in London in 1852 and received a private presentation for Queen Victoria, including her painting of Hans Christian Andersen.
- Orientalist Period: Extensive travels in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (1869-1870 & 1874-1875) led to paintings depicting harem life, based on personal observation—a rare feat for female artists at the time. Gained access to harems through patronage from Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
- Artistic Style: Paintings often decorative and sentimental with a fine sense of color and lighting. Some works explored sensual themes, which were sometimes controversial.
Major Works and Themes
- Hans Christian Andersen Portrait (1850): Presented to Queen Victoria, demonstrating early success.
- Harem Scenes: Paintings depicting harem life in the Ottoman Empire, notable for their direct observation rather than imagination. These included portraits of Turkish princesses like Nazlı.
- Mermaid Series: A series of paintings featuring mermaids, including "Mermaid" (1873), now at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales and folklore.
- Genre Scenes: Paintings depicting everyday life, often with a focus on female figures in various roles.
Personal Life and Family
- Marriage: Married sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau in 1846.
- Children: Had nine children, several of whom became artists themselves.
- Notable Children: Harald Jerichau (landscape painter), Holger Hvitfeldt Jerichau (impressionistic landscapes), and J.A. Jerichau (modernist painter).
Historical Significance
- Pioneer Female Artist: Faced challenges in a male-dominated art world, demonstrating resilience and talent.
- Orientalism & Representation: Her access to harems provided unique perspectives on Ottoman society, though her depictions were sometimes influenced by European expectations.
- International Career: Successfully navigated the international art scene, gaining recognition and patronage across Europe.
- Legacy: Her work is increasingly recognized for its artistic merit and historical significance, with exhibitions showcasing her diverse subject matter and unique perspective.
Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann
1819 - 1881 , United States of America
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Romantic painting, Orientalism
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Italian painters']
- Date Of Birth: November 21, 1819
- Date Of Death: July 11, 1881
- Full Name: Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann
- Nationality: Polish-Danish
- Notable Artworks:
- Mermaid (Havfrue)
- Hans Christian Andersen portrait
- Place Of Birth: Warsaw, United States of America
