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Portræt af en ung pige

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Portræt af en ung pige 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 is a black-and-white photo of a young woman. Her hair is pulled back loosely, and she wears a simple dress with a high neckline. The lighting is soft, mostly on her face and shoulders, leaving the background dark. The photo looks like it was taken with careful attention to light and shadow. The contrast between her face and the dark background makes her features stand out. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting style works.