Portrait of Susanne Cecilie Købke, née Købke, the Artist´s Wife
1836
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1836
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a woman sitting still, dressed in a deep red dress with puffy sleeves. Her hair is pulled back neatly, and she wears a green bow at her neck. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her. The brushstrokes on her dress are thick, almost textured, making the fabric look real. This technique is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thickly so you can almost feel the strokes. Look up impasto to see how artists use it to add depth and life to their work.
