Etatsråd M.L. Nathanson
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with curly gray hair and a neatly trimmed beard. He’s wearing a dark coat over a white shirt with a high collar and a black bow tie. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on his face. The fine details in his skin and clothes suggest this might be a high-quality print, not a painting. The lighting is soft, making his face stand out against the shadowy background. If you like portraits like this, check out the technique called *chiaroscuro*.
