Cecilie Marie Elisabeth Schouw, f. Bagge, Poul Johan Schouws hustru
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a round portrait of a woman with a serious expression. She wears a light-colored dress with a pattern of small dots, a white shawl draped over her shoulders, and a tall hat with a flower-like shape on top. The dark background makes her face stand out clearly. Her outfit looks like something from the 1800s, with simple but elegant details. The artist used soft light and shadow to give her face a gentle look. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.
