Peter Hiort Lorenzen, slesvigsk stænderdeputeret, kunstnerens svoger

1842

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Peter Hiort Lorenzen, slesvigsk stænderdeputeret, kunstnerens svoger is a 1842 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1842
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 suit with a high collar and vest. His hair is short and combed back, and he’s looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him. The painting is actually a photograph, which was unusual for formal portraits at the time. The details like the buttons and fabric folds are sharp, showing skill in capturing texture. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro for more on how light and shadow create drama in portraits.