Lieutenant Colonel Johan Philip Weilbach, Maker of Sails, Flags and Compasses

1834

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Lieutenant Colonel Johan Philip Weilbach, Maker of Sails, Flags and Compasses is a 1834 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1834 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white portrait shows an older man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark suit, a white cravat, and a medal pinned to his chest. His hair is white and slightly wavy, and he sits with his hands folded. The medal suggests he held some kind of official rank. The plain background keeps focus on his face and clothes, making them stand out. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow for dramatic effect.