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Kreivitär Hedvig Eva de la Gardie, by Carl Fredrik von Breda, unspecified, 1801

Kreivitär Hedvig Eva de la Gardie

Carl Fredrik von Breda

1801

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Kreivitär Hedvig Eva de la Gardie 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 shows a woman with curly blond hair, dressed in a light blue robe over a white dress. She stands against a dark background with a faint landscape visible to the right. Her expression is calm, and the lighting highlights her face and shoulders. The artist used soft brushstrokes to blend colors, especially on her skin and clothing. The dark background makes her stand out clearly. Look up chiaroscuro to learn about this lighting technique.

About the artist

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