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Frederik VII's ligfærd d. 2. december 1863, by Unknown, 1889

Frederik VII's ligfærd d. 2. december 1863

Unknown

1889

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Frederik VII's ligfærd d. 2. december 1863 is a 1889 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a dark, moody scene of a grand building lit by flickering lights. The structure has arched windows and a long balcony with warm glows in each one. A red flag hangs from the left side, and the water below reflects the dim light. Shadows dominate the sky and water, making the scene feel quiet and heavy. The artist used light and dark to create a dramatic mood, focusing on contrasts. This style was common in a movement that aimed for realism with a touch of impressionistic light. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting technique works.

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