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Kunstnerens datter som lille pige, by Unknown, 1912

Kunstnerens datter som lille pige

Unknown

1912

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Kunstnerens datter som lille pige is a 1912 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a close-up of a young person’s face and shoulders. They’re wearing a dark, simple dress with a high collar and a big, puffy hat. A ribbon ties under their chin, and another holds the hat in place. The background is completely black, making the face stand out. The soft focus and gentle lighting give the photo a dreamy, almost painted look. The artist used subtle shading to smooth out the skin and hat details. Look up *sfumato* next to see how this effect works.

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