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Ung pige i en have

Unknown

1895

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Ung pige i en have is a 1895 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1895
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing in a wooded area. She’s wearing a long, light-gray dress with dark trim and a pink underskirt. Her sleeves are striped, and she holds a small bouquet of flowers in one hand. The background is thick with green leaves and shadows from the trees. The way the light hits her face and the dark shadows around her stand out. The artist used brushstrokes that create a soft, almost three-dimensional look, especially on her dress and the foliage. If you like this style, check out *chiaroscuro* for more on how light and shadow work in paintings.