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Mandsportræt

Unknown

1786

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Romanticism 18th Century

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Mandsportræt is a 1786 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1786 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark coat over a light shirt with a high collar. His hair is short and neatly combed, and he’s looking straight ahead with a calm but firm gaze. The dark background makes his face stand out sharply. The lighting focuses on his features, giving the image a strong contrast between light and shadow. This style is called *chiaroscuro*.