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Flora Elisabeth Sophie Hellesen, f. Top, by Unknown, 1874

Flora Elisabeth Sophie Hellesen, f. Top

Unknown

1874

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Flora Elisabeth Sophie Hellesen, f. Top is a 1874 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a woman in a long, fancy dress with a high collar and a big hat. She’s holding a striped shawl wrapped around her arms, and her sleeves are puffy at the shoulders. The background is plain and dark, so the focus stays on her. Her outfit looks old-fashioned, like something from the 1800s. The way the light hits her face and clothes makes the details stand out. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama.

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