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Youth. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, by Unknown, 1842

Youth. From the series: The Four Ages of Man

Unknown

1842

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Youth. 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 three people in a small boat on calm water. The woman on the left wears a light dress with a red skirt and a flower crown in her hair. The man on the right is shirtless, sitting with one arm stretched out. The child in the middle holds a rope and has flowers in their hair. The boat is decorated with bright flowers and gold trim, while the background shows a distant shore with hills. The lighting is soft, making the figures look smooth and slightly blurred. If you like this style, try looking up sfumato.

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