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Dame i sort og rød dragt, by Unknown, 1750

Dame i sort og rød dragt

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Dame i sort og rød dragt 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 person wearing a dark, fitted dress with a high collar and a ruffled neckline. Their hair is pulled back, and they have a calm, direct expression. The lighting is soft, mostly on their face and shoulders, while the background is plain and dark. The way the light hits the face and clothes creates a strong contrast—dark shadows next to bright areas. This effect makes the person stand out sharply against the background. Look up *chiaroscuro* to learn about this lighting trick.

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