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Nudity with Man and Woman

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Nudity with Man and Woman 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 black-and-white photo shows a group of seven people in a small boat. Two men stand at the front, one pointing upward while the other holds something small. The others sit or kneel, some looking toward the men, others at the water. The boat is simple, with a curved edge, and the background is dark and blurry. The lighting is uneven—some faces glow while others fade into shadow. The contrast makes the figures stand out against the murky water. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.