Elisabeth (Lisa) de la Calmette, f. baronesse Iselin
1831
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1831
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a round photo of a woman with curly hair and a soft smile. She’s wearing a light-colored dress with a high collar and a dark blue sash over one shoulder. The background is plain and dark, keeping all the focus on her face. The photo looks old, with a faded, slightly brownish tint around the edges. The frame is simple gold with tiny dots along the border. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits.
