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Portrait of Count Jørgen Scheel

Unknown

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

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Portrait of Count Jørgen Scheel is a 1750 unspecified 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 painting shows a man with pale hair tied back in a loose curl. He’s wearing a dark blue coat with a light fur collar and a white cravat. His face is round, with a calm expression and a slight smile. The fur collar stands out against the dark coat, adding texture to the portrait. The background is plain and dark, keeping focus on his face. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.