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Portrait of a Lady

Unknown

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

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Portrait of a Lady is a 1750 unspecified 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 painting shows a woman with light hair styled in curls. She’s wearing a dark dress with a high neckline and a fancy collar. In her hands, she holds an open book, and her sleeves are trimmed with lace. The dark background makes her face stand out clearly. The way light hits her features looks soft and smooth, almost like a shadow trick. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting effect works.