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Den grundlovgivende forsamling

Unknown

1849

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Den grundlovgivende forsamling is a 1849 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1849
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This group painting shows a room full of men dressed in formal 19th-century clothes. Some stand, some sit, and one man in red leans forward with a medal on his chest. The background is dark, making the faces and suits stand out. A few men look bored or distracted, while others seem engaged in conversation. The man in red stands out—maybe he’s important. The painting looks like it was made from an old photo, not brushstrokes. The faces are stiff, like posed portraits. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next—it’s the strong light-and-shadow trick used in old portraits.