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Portræt af rigsgreve Wilhelm Sponneck

Portræt af rigsgreve Wilhelm Sponneck, by Unknown, 1886
Portræt af rigsgreve Wilhelm Sponneck, by Unknown, 1886

Portræt af rigsgreve Wilhelm Sponneck is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This portrait of Count Wilhelm Sponneck was created in 1886 by a Danish artist.

About this work

Overview

This portrait of Count Wilhelm Sponneck was created in 1886 by a Danish artist. It is a black-and-white image held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing a suit and bow tie, with glasses perched on his nose and neatly combed hair. The dark, blurry background emphasizes his face.

Technique & Style

The image features loose, visible brushstrokes, giving it a textured appearance. This style is reminiscent of Impressionist and Realist techniques, which often employed expressive brushwork.

History & Provenance

The portrait was created in 1886 and is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known