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Forfatterinden Emma Kraft

Unknown

1857

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Forfatterinden Emma Kraft is a 1857 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1857
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a dark dress with a fur shawl, standing in front of a brown background. She has dark hair pulled back and is wearing a red headband and a red brooch on her dress. The woman is looking to the left of the image. The painting is framed in gold and has a small plaque at the bottom with illegible text. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and formal. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.