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Ung kvinde der spejler sig, mens en gammel mand ser til

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Ung kvinde der spejler sig, mens en gammel mand ser til is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photograph shows a woman in a dress and head covering, looking into a mirror. An older man is standing behind her, watching her. The woman's hand is raised to her head, and the man's hand is on her shoulder. The scene is quiet and intimate, with the woman lost in her own reflection and the man observing her. The photograph is a simple, yet powerful, portrayal of a moment in time. If you're interested in learning more about this style of photography, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.