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Barneportræt

Unknown

1822

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism Early 19th Century

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Barneportræt is a 1822 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1822 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

A young child stands in a dim room, dressed in a pink dress with lace at the neck and cuffs. One hand holds a small wooden deer, while the other reaches out as if tossing a ball. Behind them, a table holds three tall, striped wooden pins—like bowling pins—with one knocked over on the floor. The child’s face is bright, but the background is dark, making them stand out. This kind of lighting was often used to draw attention to the subject. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists used light and shadow like this.