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Beata Charlotta Gripenwaldt, by Carl Fredrik von Breda, unspecified, 1801

Beata Charlotta Gripenwaldt

Carl Fredrik von Breda

1801

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Beata Charlotta Gripenwaldt is a 1801 unspecified by Carl Fredrik von Breda, a Rococo painting work, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Carl Fredrik von Breda
When & what style?
1801 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

A woman in a white dress with brown sleeves sits in a chair, looking thoughtful. Behind her, a bust of a man rests on a desk with books and a lamp. The room has dark walls, a red cushion on the chair, and a landscape painting in the background. The woman’s pose is relaxed but careful, like she’s posing for a portrait. The lighting is soft, making her face stand out against the shadows. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.

About the artist

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