Thora Hunæus, f. Garbrecht, kunstnerens hustru

1848

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Thora Hunæus, f. Garbrecht, kunstnerens hustru is a 1848 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1848 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a woman standing against a dark, textured background. She wears a high-necked dress with long sleeves and a wide skirt, plus a cap over her hair. One hand rests on a draped cloth behind her, and she looks straight ahead with a calm expression. The soft lighting and dramatic shadows give the image a dreamy feel. This is actually an early photograph, not a painting. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow create mood.