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Debora Fabritius de Tengnagel, née Cloppenburg

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Debora Fabritius de Tengnagel, née Cloppenburg 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 is a black-and-white photo of a woman with a serious expression. She’s wearing a white collar and a large, flowing hat with a veil draped over her shoulders. The edges of the photo are rounded, like an oval frame. The photo looks old, with a soft focus that blurs some details. The lighting is simple, focusing on her face and clothes. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create drama in portraits.