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Et fruentimmer bortføres af tritoner, by Unknown, 1750

Et fruentimmer bortføres af tritoner

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Et fruentimmer bortføres af tritoner 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

The painting depicts a woman being carried away by tritons, with her arms outstretched and a look of fear on her face. The tritons are shown in various poses, some holding onto the woman while others appear to be swimming or playing in the water. The scene is set against a dark, murky background, which adds to the sense of drama and tension. The woman's facial expression and body language convey a sense of distress and struggle, while the tritons seem to be enjoying the moment. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, with the tritons and the woman standing out against the dark background. This painting is reminiscent of the work of 37275_person, who was known for their use of chiaroscuro and dramatic compositions.

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