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Kong Frederik V som barn, by Unknown, 1750

Kong Frederik V som barn

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Kong Frederik V som barn 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 photo shows a young person in fancy clothes. They’re wearing a dark coat with fancy buttons and a white cravat. One hand rests on a folded cloth, and the other holds a piece of paper with a star-like design. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows on the face and clothes. It looks like the photo was taken to show off the person’s outfit and serious expression. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for effect.

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