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Juliane Marie, Frederik V's anden dronning

Unknown

1745

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Juliane Marie, Frederik V's anden dronning is a 1745 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1745
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a photo of a woman dressed in fancy 18th-century clothes. She wears a white gown covered in shiny embroidery and a pearl necklace. Her hair is styled up with a small crown, and she holds a red fan in one hand. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her. The embroidery on her dress looks very detailed, almost like tiny jewels sewn on. Her expression is calm, with a slight smile. If you like this style of portrait, check out *chiaroscuro* for more on how light and shadow create drama in paintings.