Lensgreve Adam Wilhelm Moltke til Bregentved
1823
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1823
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Lensgreve Adam Wilhelm Moltke til Bregentved is a 1823 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white portrait shows a man in a dark coat and light cravat, looking straight ahead with a slight smile. His curly hair is neatly styled, and he wears a small medal on his left lapel. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on his face and upper body. The painting uses shading to make his face stand out sharply against the dark background. This style was common in portraits from that time. Look up chiaroscuro to learn more about this lighting technique.
