Sofie Holten, 1858 – 1930

As 1 pinturas mais famosas de Sofie Holten

A pintura que tornou Sofie Holten famoso(a) é August Strindberg, 1849-1912 (1885); ela está exposta no National Portrait Gallery of Sweden, em Strängnäs. Dos 1 trabalhos de Sofie Holten em nosso catálogo, estas 1 são as obras mais admiradas, cada uma apresentada com a sua data, o seu museu e o que a torna única.

Classificado de acordo com o nosso índice de popularidade, que combina buscas, visitas e pedidos de cada obra. Atualizado em Novembro 2026. Cada obra-prima nesta página pode ser encomendada como uma reprodução em óleo pintada à mão, com qualidade de museu, ou como uma impressão de fine art, no tamanho de sua escolha.

Retrato de Sofie Holten
Sofie Holten · 1858 – 1930
Nascimento · falecimento
1858 – 1930, Skuldelev
Obras em nosso catálogo
1
As mais famosas
August Strindberg, 1849-1912 (1885)
Mais obras em
National Portrait Gallery of Sweden

Sofie Holten: as dez obras-primas

Onde ver as pinturas de Sofie Holten

O museu que detém a maioria das pinturas desta página.

Museus Cidade Obras de Sofie Holten Pinturas desta lista
National Portrait Gallery of Sweden, SträngnäsNational Portrait Gallery of Sweden Strängnäs 1 August Strindberg, 1849-1912

Sofie Holten, ano a ano: as pinturas que definem sua obra

Cada obra-prima datada de Sofie Holten nesta página pertence a 1885: aqui estão elas.

  1. 1885

As obras-primas de Sofie Holten: perguntas e respostas

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August Strindberg, 1849-1912 (1885)

Qual era a idade de Sofie Holten quando pintou August Strindberg, 1849-1912?Mostrar a resposta

27 anos: August Strindberg, 1849-1912 data de 1885 e Sofie Holten nasceu em 1858.

Quantas obras Sofie Holten pintou?Mostrar a resposta

O nosso catálogo apresenta 1 obras de Sofie Holten.

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A maioria deles está em National Portrait Gallery of Sweden (Strängnäs). A tabela acima lista os museus um a um.

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Sim. Todas as pinturas desta página podem ser encomendadas como uma reprodução em óleo pintada à mão com qualidade de museu ou como uma impressão de fine art, no tamanho de sua escolha, a partir da própria página da pintura.

A vida de Sofie Holten

A Life Painted in Light and Purpose

Born on 12 August 1858 in Skuldelev, Denmark, Sofie Holten grew up as the daughter of a parish priest, Hans Nicolai Holten. Her early years were shaped by the quiet rhythms of Danish life, yet her ambitions reached far beyond the borders of her birthplace. After receiving private instruction from Christen Dalsgaard and Carl Thomsen, she sought the wider horizons of Paris. In the French capital, she studied under Félix-Joseph Barrias and Alfred Stevens, absorbing the modern methods of painting that would later define her brushwork.

Her travels were as varied as her subjects. During the 1890s, she moved through the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, England, and Greece. These excursions provided a steady stream of new sights, from the ancient motifs of the Parthenon to the quiet corners of European landscapes. She was a woman who moved through the world with a clear sense of her own direction, often choosing the independence of her craft over the traditional path of marriage.

The Brush and the Cause

Holten’s work was never confined to a single genre. She found equal expression in portraits, flower paintings, and scenes of everyday life. Some of her most noted portraits captured figures such as August Strindberg and L. A. Ring. Her ability to translate the character of her sitters onto canvas earned her recognition at the Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition and the Salon in Paris. She also brought her eye for detail to historical subjects, creating works inspired by the Parthenon Frieze.

Beyond the studio, her life was defined by a deep commitment to social change. She was a voice for women, writing reviews of female artists in Kvinden og Samfundet and advocating for practical changes in women's lives, such as more functional clothing. In 1895, she acted as a driving force behind the Copenhagen Women's Exhibition. Her dedication to her community and her faith remained constant throughout her later years.

Later Years and Lasting Marks

In her later life, Holten found a spiritual home in Roman Catholicism after spending time in Assisi, Italy. She settled in Roskilde with her friend Erikke Rosenørn-Lehn, where she contributed to the local landscape through her art. Her work decorating the St Laurenti Church in Roskilde remains a significant part of her legacy, earning her the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award.

When she passed away on 5 June 1930, she left behind a body of work that reflected both her technical skill and her personal convictions. Her life was marked by several notable achievements:

  • Exhibiting at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
  • Advocating for women's rights through writing and organized exhibitions.
  • Decorating religious spaces with her oil paintings.
  • Maintaining a professional presence at the Charlottenborg exhibitions until 1904.