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Old Age. From the series: The Four Ages of Man

Unknown

1842

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Old Age. From the series: The Four Ages of Man is a 1842 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1842
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows four people in a small boat. An older man with a long white beard sits on the left, holding a staff. Next to him is a bare-chested child with wings, touching his hand. A woman in a green dress and head covering sits on the right, holding a rope. Behind them, a younger person leans forward, looking down. The boat’s edge has carved designs, and the sky behind them is soft and pale. The older man’s face looks calm, while the child’s expression is gentle. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create depth in art.