En kurtisane
1788
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1788
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
En kurtisane is a 1788 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a woman lying down, half-draped in cloth. Her hair is loose, and she holds a fan. The lighting is soft, mostly on her face and arms, while the background stays dark. The photo looks old and faded, with some scratches on the surface. The way the light hits her face gives it a dreamy, almost three-dimensional feel. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
