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A Girl in a Red Dress, by Unknown, 1901

A Girl in a Red Dress

Unknown

1901

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

A Girl in a Red Dress is a 1901 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1901
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a girl with light hair and a serious look. She’s wearing a simple white dress with a high collar and a bow at the neck. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her face. The photo looks like it was taken a long time ago, with soft lighting that smooths out her features. The date in the corner says 1901, which fits that old feel. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro for more on how light and shadow work in photos.

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