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Johanne Sophie de Coninck, f. Wleugel

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Johanne Sophie de Coninck, f. Wleugel 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 portrait of a woman with curly hair tied back. She’s wearing a high-necked dress with puffy sleeves tied at the wrists. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her face. The photo looks soft, with gentle shading on her face and shoulders. It’s not clear who she was or when it was taken, but her outfit suggests an older style. If you like old portraits, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how lighting shapes faces like this one.