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De tre gratier, by Unknown, 1750

De tre gratier

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

De tre gratier is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows three women standing close together. Their arms are wrapped around each other, and they’re dressed in flowing, draped clothes that look soft and light. The woman in the middle is bare-chested, while the other two wear headbands and have their hair pulled back. The lighting is simple but focused, making their faces and arms stand out against the dark background. Their expressions are calm, almost like they’re posing for a group portrait. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.

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