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Portræt af fru Adelgunde Elisabeth Amalia von Scholten

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1759

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Portræt af fru Adelgunde Elisabeth Amalia von Scholten is a 1759 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1759
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a woman in a formal portrait. She wears a fancy dress with ruffles at the wrist and a high neckline, plus a crown-like headpiece. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a calm expression. The photo looks like it was taken with soft lighting, making her face stand out against the dark background. The details in her clothing suggest someone of importance. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create drama in portraits.