Fru Lindam, f. Goos, enke efter superkargo Lindam i Ostindien

1839

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Fru Lindam, f. Goos, enke efter superkargo Lindam i Ostindien is a 1839 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1839 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of an older woman. She wears a large lace cap with a bow on top, a dark dress with a high collar, and a light shawl over her shoulders. Her expression is serious, and the background is completely dark. This photo was taken in 1839, and the woman was the widow of a cargo ship captain who traded with Asia. The simple lighting and plain background focus all attention on her face. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow for dramatic effect.