Portrait of the Painter Fritz Melbye (1826-69)
1857
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a close-up portrait of a man with short dark hair and a light beard. He’s looking straight ahead with a serious expression, wearing a dark collar that might be part of a robe or coat. The background is plain and dark, so all the focus stays on his face. The brushstrokes on his skin are soft but visible, especially around his cheekbones and forehead. His lips and eyes stand out because they’re slightly lighter than the rest of his face. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.
