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Christian II, by Unknown, 1861

Christian II

Unknown

1861

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Christian II is a 1861 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1861 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a man in a dark hat and heavy fur-lined robe. His white shirt peeks out under a gold chain, and he wears a red sash with a small pouch. One hand rests on a cane, the other holds a folded piece of paper. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on him. The title at the top reads "Christian II," but this isn’t a painting—it’s a photo. The clothes and props look old-fashioned, like they’re meant to show a historical figure. If you like this style, look up Realism next.

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