C.A. Jensen (June 26, 1792 - 1870) was a Danish painter of the Golden Age.

Jensen was a pioneer of the small scale ‘intimate’ portrait painting that became fashionable in the 1830s. He had studied at the Danish Royal Academy, but skipped off to Dresden after winning the Silver Medal. From there it was on to Vienna, Northern Italy, and finally Rome where he joined the Thorvaldsen circle of Danish ex-pat artists.

Above: Drengeportræt. En af kunstnerens sønner, 1836 - oil on canvas (SMK)

C.A. Jensen, The Violin Player, 1821

Skull and Hourglass 1834

C.A. Jensen 1792 – 1870

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"Hans Christian Andersen" by C.A. Jensen (1836)

I love the highlights on the fingernails, something that my current art teacher also emphasizes.

There are a few off details. The line of the eyes and forehead is more horizontal than the line of the mouth and nose. The nose is probably a tad long unless HCA had an exceptionally elongated face. The sleeve that is closest to the viewer is too far out and the folds of the cloth are perfunctory. All the same, the overall effect is good and provides a lively portrait of Andersen.

C.A. Jensen Portrait of Baroness Christine Stampe, nee Dalgas, 1827

Thorvaldsens Museum, Denmark

I feel like she knows something we don’t...😏

Thank you all for joining me at C.A.

My name is Ary, and I've been addicted to Cockles for seven years. They started wrecking my life the moment I saw Jensen jump off the stage to get Misha's resume. I haven't been the same since. My relationships have suffered. I don't sleep anymore. I cry for no reason. I used to think they just made me happy, but now I know, they are actually killing me. This worst part is, I don't want to them stop. I don't think they could even if I did want them to.

I am an addict, I will admit that, but Jensen and Misha turned me into one, and it is both the worst and happiest thing in my life.

The artist's wife | Christian Albrecht Jensen | 1844 | National Gallery of Denmark

“To the patriotic art critics of the Golden Age of Danish painting, the internationally-minded style of painting adopted by the portrait painter C.A. Jensen was suspicious due to its use of rapid brushstrokes. The artist left them unfinished on his portraits of common and prominent citizens alike. The style imbued his portrayals with a fleeting quality that ethical gazes might regard as non-committal. The portrait of the artist’s wife, Cathrine, features the same style of painting. However, the model’s appearance is reproduced from a timeless perspective. Cathrine’s right hand in front of her lap and the multi-coloured turban forming a halo around her head are quotations from canonical depictions of women within European art history, specifically from ancient statues of Venus holding her hands to modestly cover her bosom and sex, and the Renaissance painter Raphael’s portrait of his mistress, La Fornarina, wearing a similar turban."

Vanitas with Skull and Hour Glass (c.1814) - C.A. Jensen 

💛❤💛 #Repost @vizgu_official (@get_repost) ・・・ Portrait Made With Love 💕 _ Early in their marriage, the Danish Golden Age painter C.A. Jensen made this wonderful portrait of his wife. She looks uncertain and fragile at the viewer, creating a sense of intimacy in the painting. _ This beautiful portrait is exhibition at The Hirschsprung Collection where you can use Vizgu as your personal art guide. Download the app and scan artworks to learn about their fascinating history. Find the link in our bio. _ The artist’s wife Cathrine Jensen, c. 1825. C.A. Jensen (1792 - 1870). Exhibited at The Hirschsprung Collection _ #hirschsprungske #vizgu #portrait https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0GjkrHp36/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=46gudltf8q4h

Born June 26, 1792 - d. 1870, Danish painter of the Golden Age, C.A. Jensen…

Jensen was a pioneer of the small scale ‘intimate’ portrait painting that became fashionable in the 1830s. He had studied at the Danish Royal Academy, but skipped off to Dresden after winning the Silver Medal. From there it was on to Vienna, Northern Italy, and finally Rome where he joined the Thorvaldsen circle of Danish ex-pat artists.

Among Jensen’s many portraits of famous Danes, I’ve picked this 1836 likeness of Hans Christian Andersen, as the Americans like to call our fairy tale writer...

The canvas is currently at Odense Bys Museer.

The Artist's Wife Wearing a Turban, 1842-1844, C.A. Jensen

C.A. Jensen

Skull and Hourglass 1750

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C.A. Jensen

WACKEN OPEN AIR AND HALL OF HEAVY METAL HISTORY JOIN FORCES ON INDUCTION CEREMONY

Wacken Open Air, one of the world's largest Heavy Metal music festivals, and the Hall of Heavy Metal History, have joined forces to induct Legendary Guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman into the Hall of Heavy Metal History. A special ceremony inducting Ross "The Boss" Freidman as "Global Metal Ambassador," will take place on-stage at Wacken Open Air festival, August 3, 2017, in front of 75,000 metal fans. Joining Ross on stage for the Induction Ceremony will be various Wacken Open Air officials, AFM Records representatives, and Executives from the Hall of Heavy Metal History.

"It is a great honor to join with Wacken Open Air to Induct Ross "The Boss" Friedman, with the "Global Metal Ambassador Award," says Hall of Heavy Metal History Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo."If anyone deserves this award, it's Ross. He’s been working extremely hard for decades to ensure that metal continues to thrive."

“We are very happy to be part of this very special ceremony and looking forward to having Ross the Boss on our stage for the very first time in Wacken”, says one of the Wacken Open Air promoters, Thomas Jensen.

About Wacken Open Air

Wacken Open Air (W:O:A), is a summer open-air heavy metal music festival. It takes place annually in the village of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Hamburg. The festival was first held in 1990 as a small event for local German bands with about 800 fans. W:O:A is usually held at the beginning of August and lasts four days. It is currently considered the biggest heavy-metal festival in the world. Since 2006 it is sold out in advance with 75,000 visitors.

About the Hall of Heavy Metal History The Hall of Heavy Metal History is dedicated to enshrining forever, those Legendary musicians, record company executives, journalists, and producers who are responsible for making Heavy Metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they keep inspiring Heavy Metal fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Induction Ceremony and Celebrity Awards Gala is held every January in Anaheim C.A.

The Hall of Heavy Metal History is part of the non-profit organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities). Proceeds from both organizations are donated to establish free therapy services and programs to help disabled children and their families. Every January, Iconic musicians and music industry personalities are inducted into The Hall of Heavy Metal History Induction Ceremony, in Anaheim, CA.

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Expected Results

Before buying into the idea of educating inmates, one needs to understand the expectations. First, Wilson, Gallagher, and MacKenzie (2000) stated that work and educational programs are expected to reduce problematic behaviors within the facilities because inmates are engaging in more productive behavior (Wilson, Gallagher, MacKenzie, 2000). That alone is a positive result that eases the stress of the inmates as well as the correctional guards. 

Secondly, “the skills learned in correctional education programs aids offenders in becoming self-efficient upon release by providing them with tangible skills and knowledge that is used to support themselves upon release from prison” (Jensen & Reed 2006). Correctional programs provide more for the inmates than just a basic education. As students, they develop confidence in their abilities and learn that they can be self-sufficient. In a 1976 study, McCormick acknowledged that the educational programs “provide real hope for inmates” (MacCormick, 1976). These individuals are capable of taking the lessons they’ve learned from hardships and applying them to their education. Bennet (2015) found that an individual’s  “…past experiences and resiliency during difficult times may have an impact on motivation, participation, and success in correctional education programs” (Bennett, 2015).

Bibliography

Bennett, B. (2015). An Offender's Perspective of Correctional Education Programs in Southeastern State

Jensen, E. L., & Reed, G. E. (2006). Adult correctional education programs: An update on current status based on recent studies. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 44(1), 81-98. doi: 10.1300/J076v44n01_05

MacCormick, A. (1976). The education of adult prisoners: A survey and a program. AMS Press. Retrieved from https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$b19642;view=1up;seq=5

Wilson, D.B., Gallagher, C.A., & MacKenzie, D.L. (2000). A meta-analysis of corrections-based education, vocation, and work programs for adult offenders. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 37(4), 347-368. doi: 10.1177/0022427800037004001