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Dragtstudier. Megara, by Unknown, 1896

Dragtstudier. Megara

Unknown

1896

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Dragtstudier. Megara is a 1896 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This image shows a blurry, ghostly figure wrapped in a white veil with a patterned shawl. Above them, a gloved hand in a black sleeve holds a pair of old shoes. The background is plain and faded, like a rough sketch. The loose brushstrokes and soft focus give it a dreamy, unfinished look. The shoes and gloves hint at a story left untold. Next, check out the technique: impasto to see how thick paint layers create texture.

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