Mrs Blom
1913
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1913
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a close-up portrait of a person’s face and shoulders. The background is dark, almost black, with a few faint brushstrokes. The face is lit from the side, showing shadows on one cheek and jaw. The person’s hair is pulled back, and there’s a hint of a collar or fabric at the neck. The lighting makes the face look three-dimensional, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The brushwork is loose and quick, giving it a rough texture. This technique is called *chiaroscuro*.
