The Artist's Wife, Ida Hammershøi, née Ilsted
1894
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1894
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
The Artist's Wife, Ida Hammershøi, née Ilsted is a 1894 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman looking straight ahead. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a dark dress with three buttons down the front. The background is plain and light, keeping all focus on her face. The soft lighting and simple style make her look calm and thoughtful. This photo was taken in 1894, and it’s actually a photograph, not a painting. Next, check out chiaroscuro—it’s a technique that uses light and shadow to create depth, just like in this portrait.
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