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Violin Player, by Unknown, 1750

Violin Player

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Violin Player is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a person holding a violin, playing it with both hands. Their face is turned slightly toward us, and they’re wearing a dark jacket with a light collar. The background is plain and dark, with a small, blurry shape in the top left corner. The photo looks old, with a faded, grainy quality. The lighting focuses on the person’s face and hands, leaving the rest of the image shadowy. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create drama in photos like this.

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