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Studie af en ung kvinde (Oline Købke), by Constantin Hansen, unspecified, 1855

Studie af en ung kvinde (Oline Købke)

Constantin Hansen

1855

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Studie af en ung kvinde (Oline Købke) is a 1855 unspecified by Constantin Hansen, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Constantin Hansen
When & what style?
1855
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a young woman, likely in her 20s, with a veil covering her head and shoulders. She is wearing a dark dress with a loose fit and a high neckline, and her right hand is raised to her chin. The background is a plain, light-colored wall. The woman's gaze is directed straight ahead, and her expression is calm and introspective. Her hair is pulled back, and the veil adds a sense of modesty to her overall appearance. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The artist, Constantin Hansen, was known for his portraits, and this painting is a great example of his work. If you're interested in learning more about his technique and style, you can check out the museum that holds this painting, the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About the artist

Portrait of Constantin Hansen
Artist

Constantin Hansen

Carl Christian Constantin Hansen (Constantin Hansen) (3 November 1804 – 29 March 1880) was one of the painters associated with the Golden Age of Danish Painting.

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