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Portrait of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1762) — це картина Georg David Matthieu, яка привертає найбільше уваги; оригінал зберігається в Національна портретна галерея Швеції, Стренгнес. Після цього погляд переходить на Joachim Ulrich Giese (1762) та Portrait of a man in armour. Серед 21 робіт Georg David Matthieu у нашому каталозі ці 19 є найвідомішими: кожна з них — унікальний оригінал із зазначенням року створення, музею та причини її безсмертя.
In this 1762 oil on canvas, Georg David Matthieu presents a formal portrait of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The subject, known as Queen Charlotta or Sofia Charlotta, held the titles of Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and Queen of England. Matthieu, a German painter who served as a court painter, captures her presence with a focus on the dignity inherent to her station. The work is signed GD, Matthieu.
To gaze upon this portrait of Joachim Ulrich Giese is to step directly into the gilded salons of 18th-century Berlin. Painted in 1762 by Georg David Matthieu, the work transcends a mere likeness; it is a carefully constructed tableau of intellectual refinement and aristocratic grace. The very air surrounding the subject seems imbued with the delicate exuberance characteristic of the Rococo period. Everything about the composition whispers of an era…
Georg David Matthieu’s “The Wife of Joachim Ulrich Giese,” painted in 1762, is more than just a portrait; it's a meticulously crafted tableau of Rococo elegance and subtle psychological depth. Created during the height of Matthieu’s career – a period marked by his association with influential figures like Jakob Philipp Hackert and his service as court painter for the Duke of Mecklenburg – this work offers a captivating glimpse into…
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Portrait of a richly dressed courtly lady
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Portrait of the later Frederick Francis I, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and his sister Sophia Frederica
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Duchess Sophia Frederica of Mecklenburg-Schwerin as Child
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Crown Prince Ludwig of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
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Frederick II of Prussia as a young commander
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Princess sophie friederike
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Portrait of Anna Regina from Olthoff as Bacchantin
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Portrait of Charlotte Magdalene of Olthoff
Чотири сюжети, які найчастіше зустрічаються в цих оригіналах, кожен із найкращим прикладом.
3 музеїв, у яких зберігається більшість картин із цього списку.
| Музей | Місто | Твори Georg David Matthieu | Картини зі цього списку |
|---|---|---|---|
 Державні музеї Берліна |
Берлін | 2 | Joachim Ulrich Giese, The Wife of Joachim Ulrich Giese |
 Національна портретна галерея Швеції |
Стренгнес | 1 | Portrait of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz |
 Національний музей у Варшаві |
Варшава | 1 | Portrait of a man in armour |
Усі представлені тут оригінальні роботи Georg David Matthieu, датовані 1762, належать до одного року: вони розміщені у порядку популярності.
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In this 1762 oil on canvas, Georg David Matthieu presents a formal portrait of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The subject, known as Queen Charlotta or Sofia Charlotta, held the titles of Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and Queen of England. Matthieu, a German painter who served as a court painter, captures her presence with a focus on the dignity inherent to her station. The work is signed GD, Matthieu.
Більше від 1762
Portrait of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1762), Національна портретна галерея Швеції, Стренгнес. Далі йдуть Joachim Ulrich Giese (1762) та Portrait of a man in armour.
25 років: Portrait of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz датована 1762 роком, а Georg David Matthieu народився(-лася) у 1737.
Portrait of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Joachim Ulrich Giese, Portrait of a man in armour, Portrait of Amelie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, The Wife of Joachim Ulrich Giese, Friedrich der Fromme, Portrait of Grand-duke Friedrich Franz I of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and his tutor, Portrait of duchess Ulrike Sophie of Mecklenburg, Louise Friderike of Württemberg та Portrait johann carl dähnert. У рейтингу вище вказано рік створення та музей для кожної картини.
Наш каталог містить 21 робіт художника Georg David Matthieu.
Переважно в Державні музеї Берліна (Берлін), Національна портретна галерея Швеції (Стренгнес) та Національний музей у Варшаві (Варшава). У таблиці музеїв вище наведено їхній повний перелік.
У 1762: 3 із 19 робіт на цій сторінці були створені тоді, серед них Portrait of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
Portraits (6), Royalty (4) та Woman (2), у 19 роботах на цій сторінці.
Oil On Canvas, для 2 із 19 робіт на цій сторінці.
Rococo, судячи з оригіналів на цій сторінці.
Joachim Ulrich Giese та The Wife of Joachim Ulrich Giese: Державні музеї Берліна, Берлін зберігає 2 робіт із цієї сторінки.
Berlin, 1737. The air in the studio of David Matthieu carries the scent of oil and pigment, a workspace where Georg David Matthieu begins his life within a family of established artists. He does not merely observe the craft; he breathes it through a lineage that connects him to the Prussian court. His father, David, holds the position of court painter in Prussia, providing a foundation of technical rigor. This connection extends through his stepmother, Anna Rosina, linking Georg to the influential Georg Lisiewski and the talented Anna Dorothea Therbusch.
The training is intimate and rigorous. He learns the precision required for engraving and the delicate touch needed for portraiture under his father's direct gaze. This early immersion in the mechanics of light and shadow prepares him for a life defined by the demands of the aristocracy. His path is not one of solitary wandering but of professional continuity, moving through the established circles of German and Swedish nobility.
A shift occurs in 1764. Following his work on a portrait of Queen Sophie Charlotte, Georg David Matthieu secures a position that alters his social and professional standing: court painter to the Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He moves into an apartment within the newly built Ludwigslust Palace. The transition from a student of the Prussian tradition to a resident of the ducal court brings a new set of responsibilities and a specific aesthetic demand.
Life at the court follows a strict hierarchy. As a painter ranked 20th out of 24, his existence is governed by the system established by Duke Friedrich William. His compensation is fixed—250 Reichstalers annually, supplemented by free food and housing for his family. He spends his days documenting the ducal family and their relatives, capturing the physical presence of the Mecklenburg-Schwerin line. The work is constant. He is on call, tasked with projecting the dignity of the house through the Rococo style.
The portraits produced during this period focus on the material reality of the 18th-century elite. In works such as the portrait of Joachim Ulrich Giese, the emphasis lies on texture and social signifiers. A red velvet coat is rendered with a weight that contrasts against white lace cuffs. The light does not merely illuminate; it sculpts figures from the surrounding darkness, providing a sense of three-dimensionality to the subjects.
Matthieu utilizes specific elements to communicate status:
His friendship with Jakob Philipp Hackert likely brings broader European influences into his practice, particularly through shared study trips to Italy. This exposure refines his ability to handle color schemes and the delicate exuberance of the Rococo period. Even in smaller works, such as his drawings in black and red chalk or blue pastel, the precision of his hand remains evident. He dies in 1778, leaving behind a body of work that remains housed in the collections of the Staatliches Museum Schwerin, the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
