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Portrait of Carl Christian Laurentius Birch

Unknown

1755

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Portrait of Carl Christian Laurentius Birch is a 1755 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1755
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a young boy in a fancy outfit. He’s wearing a dark hat with a red bow and a light jacket over a white shirt. His hair is curled, and he’s looking straight ahead with a calm expression. The background is plain, so all the focus stays on him. The gold frame is extra fancy, with swirls and flowers carved into it. The boy’s face is lit up, while the edges fade into shadow, giving it a soft glow. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.