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Dronning Charlotte Amalie (knæstykke)

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Dronning Charlotte Amalie (knæstykke) is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a woman sitting in a dark room, wearing a long dress with a patterned shawl draped over her left shoulder. She is adorned with a pearl necklace and has curly hair. Her right arm rests on the armrest of a chair, while her left hand holds the shawl. The background features a dark curtain on the left side and a large vase on the right. The woman's attire and the vase suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 18th century. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.