Melanie Becker, f. Wolff
1861
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1861
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with dark hair and a serious expression. She’s wearing a dark dress with a lace collar and a round hat. The photo is framed by a dark oval background, making her face stand out clearly. The photo looks like it was taken a long time ago, with a soft, slightly blurred quality. It’s not a painting—it’s an early photograph, which was rare back then. If you like this style, look up Realism next.
