Dameportræt
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman dressed in old-fashioned clothes. She wears a high, puffy hat with two big black bows, a white collar, and a dark dress with puffy sleeves. Her face is serious, and the background is plain and dark. The photo looks like it was taken a long time ago, with a slightly faded, grainy quality. The lighting is soft, focusing on her face and shoulders. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create depth in photos and paintings.
