Carl Peter Ulricks gemalinde, Sofia Augusta. Katharina II af Rusland
1761
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1761
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Carl Peter Ulricks gemalinde, Sofia Augusta. Katharina II af Rusland is a 1761 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photograph depicts a portrait of a woman in an ornate dress, adorned with a brooch and a fur shawl. She wears dangling earrings and has her hair pulled back. The woman is seated, with her right hand resting on a rolled-up paper or document. Her left arm is bent, with her hand placed on her lap. The woman's dress features a ruffled bodice and a full skirt. A large brooch is visible on her chest, and she wears a fur shawl draped over her shoulders. Her earrings are long and dangling, adding to the overall sense of elegance. The photograph is a detailed and intimate portrayal of the woman, capturing her refined features and stylish attire. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject. For more information on this artistic technique, look up chiaroscuro.