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The Queen Dowager Juliane Marie

Unknown

1776

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

The Queen Dowager Juliane Marie is a 1776 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1776 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a woman in a long, white dress with lace trim and a tall, powdered wig. She stands in a rich room with dark wood panels, blue curtains, and a fancy chair in the background. Her pose is relaxed, one hand resting on her hip and the other slightly out. The lace on her dress is detailed, and the lighting highlights her face while keeping the room dim. This style of clothing and pose was common in portraits of wealthy women from the 1700s. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting technique works in other art.