Ida Thiele, the future Mrs Wilde, as a Child

1832

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Ida Thiele, the future Mrs Wilde, as a Child is a 1832 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1832 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a young child with light hair and bright eyes, wearing a red dress. The background is a plain pinkish color, and the child sits slightly turned, resting one arm on a dark surface. The brushstrokes are loose, especially in the hair and clothing. The painting looks like it was made in 1832, but it’s actually a photograph—something unusual for that time. The artist used soft lighting to highlight the child’s face, making it stand out. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists used light and shadow like this.