Interiør fra en stue, hvor en ung mand ligger henslængt i en sofa og spiller lut, aften

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Interiør fra en stue, hvor en ung mand ligger henslængt i en sofa og spiller lut, aften is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a dimly lit room with a dark wall. On the wall hang three framed pictures—one empty, one with a small circular shape, and one with a faint landscape. A table in the foreground holds a lamp with a wide base and a cone-shaped shade, a quill pen, and some loose papers. A person lies slumped on a sofa, playing a lute. The lighting is uneven, with shadows pooling in corners. The empty frame might hint at something missing or forgotten. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.