Ole Jørgen Rawert, Director of Industrial Affairs

1839

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Ole Jørgen Rawert, Director of Industrial Affairs is a 1839 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1839 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark coat and white cravat. He stands with one hand in his pocket, looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him. The photo was taken in 1839, making it one of the earliest portraits of its kind. The lighting is soft, with subtle shadows on his face. Check out the technique used here called chiaroscuro.