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Ebba Margareta Ribbing af Zernava, by Olof Arenius, unspecified

Ebba Margareta Ribbing af Zernava

Olof Arenius

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Ebba Margareta Ribbing af Zernava is an unspecified by Olof Arenius, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Olof Arenius
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This portrait shows a woman wearing a dark hood and a bright red cloak. She has a blue bow tied around her neck, and her face is painted with soft, warm colors. The background is plain and dark, so the focus stays on her. Her expression is calm, and the way her face is lit makes her skin look smooth. The artist used light to show her features clearly, almost like they’re glowing. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.

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