Hedevig Margretha Thomsen, f. Jürgensen
1814
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1814
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman dressed in old-fashioned clothes. She wears a high, frilly hat with ribbons and a dark dress with lace at the neckline. Her face is calm, with a slight smile and direct gaze. The photo looks like it was taken a long time ago, with soft lighting that smooths out details. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her. Next, check out Romanticism to see how this style shaped portraits like this one.
