Portræt af Holger Aagaard Hammerich som 4-årig
1849
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1849
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Portræt af Holger Aagaard Hammerich som 4-årig is a 1849 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This is a round photo of a young child with light brown hair and a serious expression. The child is wearing a dark, simple dress with a high neck. The background is plain and light, keeping all focus on the face. This photo was taken in 1849, when cameras were new and portraits were rare. The child’s calm, direct gaze feels surprisingly modern even though it’s over 170 years old. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style valued emotion and individuality in art.
