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Kobberstikkeren J.F. Clemens

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1822

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Kobberstikkeren J.F. Clemens is a 1822 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1822 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a man with dark hair and a dark coat, wearing a white shirt and a white cravat. He has a small, dark cross on his coat. The background is a plain, dark color. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. For more on this artistic technique, look up chiaroscuro.