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Maleren Svend Hammershøi, kunstnerens broder, by Unknown, 1850

Maleren Svend Hammershøi, kunstnerens broder

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Maleren Svend Hammershøi, kunstnerens broder is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man, likely the artist's brother, Svend Hammershøi. The man is depicted in a dark jacket and white shirt, with his head turned slightly to the right. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's facial features and clothing. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore the technique further.

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