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Studie af en ung kvinde (Oline Købke), by Unknown, 1855

Studie af en ung kvinde (Oline Købke)

Unknown

1855

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Studie af en ung kvinde (Oline Købke) is a 1855 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1855 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photograph depicts a young woman with long, wavy hair. She wears a dark dress with a high neckline and a headband or bandana, and her right hand is raised to her chest. The background is a mottled grey. The woman's gaze is directed slightly to the right, and her expression is neutral. The photograph's focus is on the woman's face and upper body, with the background blurred. The photograph is an example of the artist's skill in capturing a moment in time. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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