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Näyttelijätär Anna Sofia Hagman

Carl Fredrik von Breda

1801

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Rococo painting Portrait

Dominant colour

Näyttelijätär Anna Sofia Hagman 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

This painting shows a woman with light skin and pale hair pulled back in a soft style. She wears a high-necked white dress with lace trim and a dark ribbon at the neckline. Her face is calm, with a slight smile and gentle eyes. The brushwork is loose, especially on her hair and the dark background, giving it a slightly fuzzy look. The lighting focuses on her face, making it stand out against the shadowy background. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting effect works.