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Siddende mandlig model, by Unknown, 1849

Siddende mandlig model

Unknown

1849

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Siddende mandlig model 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 painting depicts a man sitting on a chair, with his left hand resting on his head and his right hand on the armrest. He is nude, and his body is turned slightly to the right. The background is a plain wall, and the overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, with the light source coming from the left side of the image. The model's pose is relaxed, and his facial expression is calm and introspective. The artist's use of chiaroscuro in this painting is reminiscent of the technique used by many Old Masters.

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