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Portrait of Johanne Pløyen, née Bachmann

Unknown

1834

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Biedermeier Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

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Portrait of Johanne Pløyen, née Bachmann is a 1834 unspecified by Unknown, a Biedermeier work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1834 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, dressed in a dark gray dress with a white lace collar and cap. Her hands rest gently in her lap, and she wears a simple gold ring. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her. The lace on her cap is detailed, catching the light in a way that makes it stand out. The artist used soft brushstrokes to show the texture of her clothes and skin. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.