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The Architect J.D. Herholdt, by Unknown, 1896

The Architect J.D. Herholdt

Unknown

1896

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

The Architect J.D. Herholdt is a 1896 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of an older man in a dark coat. He’s holding a folded paper or small object in his right hand, looking off to the side. The background shows a blurry wall with some text, including the name "Herholdt." The photo feels serious and focused, like a portrait meant to show the man’s role. The lighting is soft but clear, highlighting his face and hands. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in art.

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