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Portrait of the Danish painter Thorald Læssøe (1816-1878), by Unknown, unspecified, 1868

Portrait of the Danish painter Thorald Læssøe (1816-1878)

Unknown

1868

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of the Danish painter Thorald Læssøe (1816-1878) is a 1868 unspecified by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1868 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with a dark beard and mustache, wearing a dark cap and coat. The background is a warm, golden color. The man's eyes are looking directly at the viewer, and his expression is serious. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial features. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the overall sense of realism in the painting. For more information on the artist's technique, look up the use of chiaroscuro.

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