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Den Stundesløse, I akt, 6. scene

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Den Stundesløse, I akt, 6. scene 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 black-and-white photo shows a group of seven people in a dimly lit room. They’re dressed in old-fashioned clothes—wigs, long coats, and stockings—with some standing and others sitting. One man in the center holds a cane and papers, while others gesture or lean on furniture. The walls look plain, and a window lets in faint light. The scene feels like a staged moment, maybe from a play or meeting. The lighting is uneven, with some faces half-lit and others in shadow. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark like this.