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Portrait of the Artist´s Sister-in-Law, Susanne Købke, née Ryder

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of the Artist´s Sister-in-Law, Susanne Købke, née Ryder is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a dark dress with a high white collar. She’s holding a small book or notebook in one hand, resting her other hand on a wooden surface. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her. Her face is softly lit, with shadows under her chin and around her eyes. The way light and dark blend gives her skin a gentle glow. The brushstrokes are smooth, especially on her face and hands. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.