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Ellen Hartman, Actress, by Anna Beata af Kleen, unspecified

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Ellen Hartman, Actress is an unspecified by Anna Beata af Kleen, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Anna Beata af Kleen
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This portrait is a miniature painting of a woman. The woman has short dark hair and is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar. The background of the painting is a warm brown color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's facial features and clothing. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and dimension in the painting. The painting is held at the Nationalmuseum. You can learn more about the technique of chiaroscuro, which is used to create contrast and volume in the painting.

About the artist

Artist

Anna Beata af Kleen

Anna Beata af Kleen spent her evenings sketching actors backstage, capturing their tired faces before the curtain rose.

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