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Englantilainen laulajatar, by Carl Fredrik von Breda, unspecified, 1801

Englantilainen laulajatar

Carl Fredrik von Breda

1801

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Englantilainen laulajatar is a 1801 unspecified by Carl Fredrik von Breda, held at Finnish National Gallery.

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

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a large hat, holding a paper in her hands. She is dressed in a black and white outfit, with a white skirt and a black top. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The woman's hat is adorned with feathers, and she is wearing earrings. Her hair is curly, and she has a serious expression on her face. The paper she is holding appears to be a letter or a document of some sort. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography, where it is part of the collection. The artist, Carl Fredrik von Breda, is known for his portraits of women, and this painting is a good example of his work. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.

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