Portræt af lensgrevinde Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau

1899

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Portræt af lensgrevinde Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau is a 1899 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

A woman stands in a loose, flowing white dress with a high neckline and short sleeves. Her hair is pulled back, and she holds a small object in her right hand. The background is a dark, blurred shape with faint light streaks. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, especially on the dress and floor. This painting looks like a photo but is actually painted—it captures light and movement in a way that feels modern for its time. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists used light and color in new ways.