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Pastor Sören blows out the candle on the New Year's Eve, by Unknown, 1900

Pastor Sören blows out the candle on the New Year's Eve

Unknown

1900

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Pastor Sören blows out the candle on the New Year's Eve is a 1900 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a dimly lit scene with a man in the center, wearing a dark hat and coat, holding a candle in his right hand. The candle is lit, and the man appears to be blowing it out. To his left stands another man, dressed in dark attire, looking on. The background is a wall with a cross hanging on it, and a table with a lit candle and other objects in front of it. The atmosphere is somber, with the only light coming from the candles. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the scene. This painting is reminiscent of the work of 1010_person, who often explored themes of light and shadow in their art.

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