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Portrait of Mrs. Brorson

Unknown

1744

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Mrs. Brorson is a 1744 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1744
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman with light hair dressed in a high-necked, puffy-sleeved outfit. Her arms are bare, and she sits against a dark background. The brushstrokes on her face and hands look soft and blended, but her clothing has rougher strokes. The painting focuses on her calm expression and the way light hits her skin. The dark background makes her stand out, which was a common trick to draw attention to the person. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting effect works in other paintings.