JOHAN JENSSEN
Like many artists of
his time Johan Laurentz Jensen (1800-1856) came from the tradition of porcelain
painting. His studies also took him to Paris, where he learnt the art of
miniature painting at the Porcelain Manufactory Sèvres. His works influenced
the typical Dutch-Danish painting style of the 18th century. His floral
arrangements often show both a decorative and symbolic value. Jensen's art has
been rediscovered in the 1980's and gained international reputation. Many of
his works are presented today at the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen and
other European museums.