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Kvindelig figur forestillende "Efter høsten", by Unknown, 1750

Kvindelig figur forestillende "Efter høsten"

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Kvindelig figur forestillende "Efter høsten" is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a woman sitting on a rocky shore. She’s dressed in a loose, flowing dress with one shoulder bare, holding a small bundle wrapped in cloth. Her hair is pulled back, and she looks calm, resting her chin on her hand. The bundle she holds looks like a sleeping child or animal, wrapped tightly. The background is rough and dark, making her figure stand out against the uneven ground. This photo uses chiaroscuro, a technique that plays with light and shadow to create depth.

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