Vigilius Eriksen (1722 - 1782)

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Vigilius Eriksen

Vigilius Eriksen was a Danish portrait painter, celebrated for his deft representation of royalty during the 18th century. Born in Copenhagen on September 2, 1722, Eriksen gained early acclaim but faced setbacks such as being denied entry to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts despite winning a gold medal there in 1755​. His fortune changed when he moved to Russia, becoming a court painter to Empress Catherine the Great. This period marked his most prolific phase, where he created iconic portraits that were not only artistic accomplishments but also potent symbols of Catherine’s authority and persona​.

Eriksen’s works, like the grandiose portrait of Catherine II, showcased his skill in integrating elements of power and status, a testament to his subject's dominion and the high baroque style he employed. This painting, noted for its detailed depiction of regal attire and insignia, is held in high regard not just for its artistry but also for the insights it offers into the royal iconography of the time​​.

After his successful stint in Russia, Eriksen returned to Denmark, where he continued to work extensively for the royal family, leaving behind a legacy that includes works housed in major Danish collections such as Rosenborg Castle​.

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Date and place of birt:2 september 1722, Copenhagen, Denmark
Date and place of death:25 may 1782, Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality:Denmark, Russia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Genre:Portrait
Art style:Russian classicism, Classicism

Creators Denmark

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Janus Genelli (1761 - 1813)
Janus Genelli
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Alberts Tibro (1950)
Alberts Tibro
1950
August Fischer (1854 - 1921)
August Fischer
1854 - 1921
Robert Storm Petersen (Storm P.) (1882 - 1949)
Robert Storm Petersen (Storm P.)
1882 - 1949
Peter Vilhelm Kyhn (1819 - 1903)
Peter Vilhelm Kyhn
1819 - 1903
Henrik Plenge Jakobsen (1967)
Henrik Plenge Jakobsen
1967
Jens Adolf Jerichau (1816 - 1883)
Jens Adolf Jerichau
1816 - 1883
Erik Ortvad (1917 - 2008)
Erik Ortvad
1917 - 2008
Albert Bertelsen (1921 - 2019)
Albert Bertelsen
1921 - 2019
Christian August Lorenzen (1749 - 1828)
Christian August Lorenzen
1749 - 1828
Bjorn Norgaard (1947)
Bjorn Norgaard
1947
Raimo Veranen (1942 - 2011)
Raimo Veranen
1942 - 2011
Johan Thomas Lundbye (1818 - 1848)
Johan Thomas Lundbye
1818 - 1848
Johannes Wiedewelt (1731 - 1802)
Johannes Wiedewelt
1731 - 1802
Sohan Qadri (1932 - 2011)
Sohan Qadri
1932 - 2011

Creators Classicism

Claude Marie Dubufe (1790 - 1864)
Claude Marie Dubufe
1790 - 1864
Johann Georg Trautmann (1713 - 1769)
Johann Georg Trautmann
1713 - 1769
Gioacchino Rossini (1792 - 1868)
Gioacchino Rossini
1792 - 1868
Samuel Baldwin (1818 - 1891)
Samuel Baldwin
1818 - 1891
Nicolas Guy Brenet (1728 - 1792)
Nicolas Guy Brenet
1728 - 1792
James Digman Wingfield (1800 - 1872)
James Digman Wingfield
1800 - 1872
Emile-Rene Menard (1862 - 1930)
Emile-Rene Menard
1862 - 1930
Johann Christoph Fesel (1737 - 1805)
Johann Christoph Fesel
1737 - 1805
Ignaz Franz Platzer (1717 - 1787)
Ignaz Franz Platzer
1717 - 1787
Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre (1714 - 1789)
Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre
1714 - 1789
Aleksander Kokular (1793 - 1846)
Aleksander Kokular
1793 - 1846
Étienne Maurice Falconet (1716 - 1791)
Étienne Maurice Falconet
1716 - 1791
Anton Windmaier (1840 - 1896)
Anton Windmaier
1840 - 1896
Alfred Morgan (1836 - 1924)
Alfred Morgan
1836 - 1924
Conrad Huber (1752 - 1830)
Conrad Huber
1752 - 1830
August Kattentidt (1881 - 1961)
August Kattentidt
1881 - 1961
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