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

Studie af en ung kvinde (Thora Købke)

Constantin Hansen

1855

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Studie af en ung kvinde (Thora 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 depicts a young woman, possibly Thora Købke, with her hands raised in a gentle gesture. She wears a dark dress with a white collar and a headband, set against a light background. The woman's face is turned to the right, and her eyes are cast downward. Her hands are positioned in front of her, with her fingers spread apart. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the work of Constantin Hansen.

About the artist

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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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