I'm looking for a reproduction of a painting called En nogen kvinde
saetter sit har foran et spejl by the Danish painter, CW Eckersberg
(1783-183). Thanks

Hello ploughman7-ga,

You can buy a reproduction of this painting at ArtPrintsOnDemand.com
http://www.kunstkopie-server.de

At this URL, you will note a link for the English version of the site.
 Following that will bring you to the UK part of the site, which
displays prices in UK pounds. For the US version, click on the flag at
the top righthand corner of the web page.  (I tried giving the direct
URLs for both, but these do not work).

On the left, you will see a search box.  Replace the search term Monet
with Eckersberg. Your picture will appear at the top of the three
search results.

When you select “order” (or “details” since this will have the same
effect) you will be able to choose the print medium from among:   Fine
Art Paper;  Photographic Paper, gloss;  Photographic Paper, satin; 
Watercolor Paper;  Handmade Paper 230g; Fine linen textile; Artist
Canvas; Canvas refined with varnish.

After that, you will be able to choose your preferred size and add a
picture frame if you wish.  The web site will calculate the price on
the basis of these decisions.

Normal processing time for prints is 5 to 7 workdays. Framed prints
require more time. Normal processing time for framed prints is 10 to
15 workdays. Shipping within the US and Canada will take 2 to 6 days
depending on your location. Shipping charges to US and Canada are $15.

A toll-free number is displayed in the top lefthand corner of the site
if you have any problems with this process.

Search strategy:

I first needed to identify the painting, in case it was presented
elsewhere with a title not in the original language.  Searching on
Google for: Eckersberg spejl gave me a page with the picture:
http://www.kunstnyt.dk/kunst2000/eckspejl.htm
I then searched 1. Eckersberg print  2. Eckersberg poster and checked
likely sites to see what pictures by this artist were available for
purchase.

Excellent answer. just what i was looking for, but had already
received it from an earlier report. thanks anyway.

The painting, En nøgen fra ryggen set kvinde sætter sit hår foran et
spejl, is displayed at Den Hirschsprungske Samling, in Copenhagen.

You should be able to locate fine art prints and reproductions of the
painting by contacting the Collection directly. This painting is
beloved in Denmark. I have seen copies of it for sale when visiting
the Collection, as well as copies available in the shop at the Danish
State Art Museum (Statens Museum for Kunst) just around the corner.
I've also seen a smaller reproduction in the sale trays at
Thorvaldsens Museum. Though smaller than the size you might wish to
obtain (largest 11x9 inches), I've also listed book reproduction
references below.

The Hirchsprungske Collection does not offer online purchase, however,
a phone call will probably suffice. The museum will likely be able to
refer you directly to another Danish source, if the print is not
available at the Museum at the present time. Danes dealing directly
with the public in such a setting (one of their most highly regarded
art museums/collections) will most generally speak fluent English. I
have found Danish museum employees quite pleased to assist those who
wish to obtain copies and reproductions of Danish artworks.

Just in case the first telephone contact does not recognize your voice
or speech as English-speaking, you may say:

Unskyld mig, taler du Engelsk?  (un-SCHOOL - TAL-lay do an-GLAYSK?)

which means: I'm sorry, do you speak English? The speaker will either
switch to English, or will direct your call to someone else who will
be able to converse clearly with you.

Den Hirschsprungske Samling
Stockholmsgade 20
2100 København Ø

Telephone +45 3542 0336
Fax +45 3543 3510 

Hours (Central European Time - GMT +1)
Thursday - Monday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am to 9pm
Closed Tuesdays

Website Information:
http://www.hirschsprung.dk/homepg/info.html 

This is the Dansk version of the Collection website. The English
version is singularly unhelpful. Should you wish translation of any
particular page or portion, I will be pleased to assist.

Book Reproductions:

Eckersberg, C. W.: En nøgen fra ryggen set kvinde sætter sit hår foran
et spejl, ca. 1837
A naked woman, viewed from the back, putting [up] her hair in front of
a mirror.

28 x 22 cm, farve (in color)
Fogtdals kunstleksikon bd. 3, 1989 s. 151
(Fogtdal's Art Encyclopedia, Volume 3, 1989, page 151)
11 x 9 cm, farve (in color)
Villadsen, Ole: Den gyldne tid - Guldalderen, 1993 s. 37
(Villadsen, Ole: The Golden Age, 1993, page 37)
22 x 16 cm, farve (in color)
Villadsen, Ole: Den gyldne tid - Guldalderen, 1993 s. 61
(Villadsen, Ole: The Golden Age, 1993, page 61)
25 x 18 cm, farve (in color)
Person, Bengt-Arne: Lysets malere, 1999 s. 47
(Person, Bengt-Arne: The Candle Painter, 1999, page 47)

Billedkunst i Bøger 
http://www.malerifortegnelse.dk/kunstnere/e_kunstner.htm

Best regards,

larre-ga