Portræt af en gammel sømand
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Portræt af en gammel sømand is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white portrait shows an older man with a serious expression. His face is wrinkled, and he wears a dark coat with a high collar and a white shirt underneath. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on his face. The painting uses strong light and shadow to shape his features, which makes his face look almost three-dimensional. This is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that plays with light and dark to add depth. Check out more about chiaroscuro.
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