Th. Wegener, 1817 – 1877

De 2 mest berømte malerier af Th. Wegener

Maleriet, der gjorde Th. Wegener berømt, er Prins Buris, Liden Kirsten, Skøn Hulfrid og Stolt Ingefrid fanget af Ulf Svartskæg (1838); det hænger på Statens Museum for Kunst i København. Af de 2 værker af Th. Wegener i vores katalog er disse 2 de mest beundrede, hver præsenteret med sit årstal, sit museum og det, der gør værket unikt.

Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret november 2026. Hvert mesterværk på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museumskvalitet eller som et kunsttryk i den størrelse, du vælger.

Portræt af Th. Wegener
Th. Wegener · 1817 – 1877
Født · død
1817 – 1877, Roskilde
Værker i vores katalog
2
Mest kendte
Prins Buris, Liden Kirsten, Skøn Hulfrid og Stolt Ingefrid fanget af Ulf Svartskæg (1838)
Flest værker hos
Statens Museum for Kunst

Th. Wegener: de ti mesterværker

Hvor kan man se Th. Wegener's malerier

Det museum, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af Th. Wegener Malerier fra denne liste
Statens Museum for Kunst, KøbenhavnStatens Museum for Kunst København 2 Prins Buris, Liden Kirsten, Skøn Hulfrid og Stolt Ingefrid fanget af Ulf Svartskæg, Andrea Frederikke Bindesbøll, f. Andersen. Arkitekten Gottlieb Bindesbølls hustru

Th. Wegener, år for år: de definerende malerier

Fra 1838 til 1854, 17 års Th. Wegeners kunst, år for år, gennem dens fineste malerier.

  1. 1838
  2. 1854

Th. Wegeners mesterværker: spørgsmål og svar

Hvilket maleri er Th. Wegener bedst kendt for?Vis svaret

Prins Buris, Liden Kirsten, Skøn Hulfrid og Stolt Ingefrid fanget af Ulf Svartskæg (1838)

Hvor gammel var Th. Wegener, da Prins Buris, Liden Kirsten, Skøn Hulfrid og Stolt Ingefrid fanget af Ulf Svartskæg blev malet?Vis svaret

21 år gammel: Prins Buris, Liden Kirsten, Skøn Hulfrid og Stolt Ingefrid fanget af Ulf Svartskæg er fra 1838, og Th. Wegener blev født i 1817.

Hvor mange værker malede Th. Wegener?Vis svaret

Vores katalog indeholder 2 værker af Th. Wegener, dateret fra 1838 til 1854.

I hvilke museer kan jeg se Th. Wegeners mesterværker?Vis svaret

De fleste af dem findes i Statens Museum for Kunst (København). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.

Hvad er de første og sidste berømte malerier af Th. Wegener?Vis svaret

Det tidligste på denne side er Prins Buris, Liden Kirsten, Skøn Hulfrid og Stolt Ingefrid fanget af Ulf Svartskæg (1838), det seneste Andrea Frederikke Bindesbøll, f. Andersen. Arkitekten Gottlieb Bindesbølls hustru (1854).

Hvilke mesterværker af Th. Wegener hænger på Statens Museum for Kunst?Vis svaret

Prins Buris, Liden Kirsten, Skøn Hulfrid og Stolt Ingefrid fanget af Ulf Svartskæg og Andrea Frederikke Bindesbøll, f. Andersen. Arkitekten Gottlieb Bindesbølls hustru er blandt de 2 værker på denne side, som er i Statens Museum for Kunst, København's samling.

Kan jeg eje en reproduktion af et mesterværk af Th. Wegener?Vis svaret

Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museums kvalitet eller som et kunstprint i den størrelse, du ønsker, direkte fra maleriets egen side.

Livet for Th. Wegener

Early Life, Family and Training

In the quiet town of Roskilde, Denmark, the story of Th. Wegener began in 1817. He was born into a family where intellect and faith held a steady presence, being the son of the theologian Jens Ernst Wegener and his wife, Birgitte, who was born Bindesbøll. This domestic foundation provided the early backdrop for a life that would eventually be defined by the brush and the canvas rather than the pulpit.

The young man’s path toward the arts was shaped by the guidance of Jon Gulsen Berg, a painter who held the prestigious position of Danish court painter. Under such tutelage, the inclinations of Th. Wegener found their first formal expression. This early mentorship prepared him for the rigorous discipline required at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. It was within these academy walls that his technical skills were forged, transforming a natural talent into a disciplined craft.

His early years were marked by this steady progression from a student under a master to a formal scholar of the arts. He moved through the halls of the Academy with a growing sense of purpose, absorbing the traditions of his homeland. This period of study was not merely about learning technique, but about finding his place within the long lineage of Danish painters. By the time he completed his formal education, the foundations of his future career were firmly established.

Professional Training and Career in Germany

In 1839, Wegener sought to expand his horizons beyond the familiar halls of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He traveled to Germany, driven by a desire to master the craft of decorative painting. This period of his life was defined by practical labor and the disciplined study of ornamentation. He spent several years working in this capacity, honing his technical skills through the application of color and pattern to various surfaces.

This time spent in Germany provided him with a steady hand and a deep understanding of composition. When he eventually returned to his homeland, his artistic focus had shifted toward more complex narratives. He began to specialize in the depiction of biblical and historical scenes, using his training to bring ancient stories to life on canvas. His brushwork sought to capture the weight of history through clear color and a direct, legible style of storytelling.

Beyond these grand historical subjects, Wegener’s interests remained broad. He turned his attention to the quiet beauty of landscapes and the everyday charm of genre pieces. These works allowed him to explore the natural world and the simple movements of daily life, complementing the more formal compositions of his historical studies. His ability to move between the sacred themes of scripture and the earthly realities of landscape and genre made him a versatile presence in the Danish art scene.