Christoph Wilhelm Wohlien (b. Hamburg 1811, d. Altona 1869)
Portrait of Frederik VI (1784–1839) in gala uniform wearing the Order of the Elephant, a silver merit cross and badge and breast star as a Grand Commander of the Order of Dannebrog. After F. C. Gröger's portrait dated 1809. Unsigned. Oil on canvas. 63×49 cm. Period frame.
Information on the reverse mentioning that Christoph Wilhelm Wohlien painted Frederik VI in 1855. He also made copies for Altonaer Museum in Hamburg and for the Museum at Gottorp.
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Paintings, 18 September 2012