Princess Wilhelmine, Daughter of Frederik VI

1819

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Princess Wilhelmine, Daughter of Frederik VI is a 1819 by Unknown artist, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown artist
When & what style?: 1819 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white portrait shows a woman with smooth, pale skin and dark, neatly braided hair pulled back tightly. She wears a simple, high-necked dress with no visible details, and her face has a calm, slightly serious expression. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her. Her hair is styled in a way that was common for portraits of the time. The lighting is soft, making her face stand out against the dark backdrop. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting technique works.

About the artist

Artist

Unknown artist

Xun Xu (c. 221 – 289), courtesy name Gongzeng, was a Chinese musician, painter, politician, and writer who lived during the late Three Kingdoms period and early Jin dynasty of China. Born in the influential Xun family,…

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