Portrait of Frederik Hansen de Liliendal, Danish Consul at Bordeaux
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a portrait of an older man in a dark red coat with lace at the neck. His curly white wig is powdered, and he wears a serious expression. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. The gold frame looks fancy, like something from a wealthy home. His hand rests on his chest, which might mean he’s proud or important. Want to know more? Check out chiaroscuro.
