Hans Christian Barenholdt (1890-1976) - Portrait Of A Lady In A Nightdress

- Oil on canvas. - This portrait, signed and dated 1918 by the Danish painter Hans Christian Bärenholdt, is a remarkable example of the introspective sensitivity and capacity for emotional analysis that characterized many Scandinavian artists of the 20th century. The woman depicted, with a serene but penetrating expression, emerges from a vibrant blue background that seems to reflect a state of mind rather than a specific physical environment. The brushstroke is decisive, with a pictorial style reminiscent of pre-expressionist experimentation, where volume is modeled not only with light, but with a geometric structuring of the face and body. In this work, Bärenholdt anticipates certain elements that would later be essential in Cubism and Expressionism: the simplification of the planes of the face, the segmented construction of the dress, and the use of color as a means of intensifying the psychological presence of the subject. The blouse in pale tones, with loose and angular brushstrokes, almost seems to fragment into a play of transparencies and opacities that gives the figure an internal vibration. In the center of the chest, a small medallion breaks the chromatic monotony and becomes a focal point that anchors the composition. The portrait denotes a clear empathetic intention: the artist does not seek to idealize, but rather to capture the essence of the person depicted. In this sense, it is part of the tradition of Scandinavian painting of the early 20th century, where the exploration of human psychology and honesty in representation were paramount, following in the footsteps of figures such as Edvard Munch in Norway or Vilhelm Hammershøi in Denmark. - Dimensions of the unframed image: 73 x 48 cm / 80 x 56 cm with magnificent frame. - Galerie Montbaron includes a technical sheet drawn up by a qualified art historian with all its lots. This form is sent in digital format and upon request.