Tvende fruentimmere i samtale
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Tvende fruentimmere i samtale is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows two women standing close together. One has long, flowing hair and is dressed in a loose, draped garment, while the other wears a head covering and a simple, high-necked outfit. Their faces are turned toward each other, and the lighting makes one woman’s skin glow against the dark background. The dark-to-light contrast is strong, almost like a spotlight on their faces and hands. The artist used this effect to make the women stand out sharply from the background. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.
