Mathilde Theresia von Irgens-Bergh, née Holsten, the Wife of Mathias Friis von Irgens-Bergh

1824

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Mathilde Theresia von Irgens-Bergh, née Holsten, the Wife of Mathias Friis von Irgens-Bergh is a 1824 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1824 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a portrait of a woman in a dark, simple dress with a high neckline. She wears a pearl necklace and a fancy headpiece with feathers. Her hair is styled up, and she has a calm expression. The painting uses strong light and shadow to make her face stand out against the dark background. This technique makes her look almost three-dimensional. Look up chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists use light and shadow like this.