Suzanne Juel. The Artist's Sister-in-Law and later to Become his Third Wife

1823

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Suzanne Juel. The Artist's Sister-in-Law and later to Become his Third Wife is a 1823 by Unknown artist, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown artist
When & what style?: 1823 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman with light brown hair pulled back neatly. She’s wearing a soft white dress with ruffles at the neck and sleeves. Her face is calm, with gentle eyes and a slight smile. The dark background makes her skin and clothes stand out. Her dress looks smooth but slightly textured, like it’s made of fine fabric. Check out how artists used chiaroscuro to create strong light and shadow contrasts.

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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