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Woman from Sora. Study for altar board in Valby Church, by Constantin Hansen, oil, 1841

Woman from Sora. Study for altar board in Valby Church

Constantin Hansen

1841

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Woman from Sora. Study for altar board in Valby Church is a 1841 oil by Constantin Hansen, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Constantin Hansen
When & what style?
1841
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a woman from the side, facing left. She has dark hair pulled back and wears a white blouse with green embroidery and a red necklace. The background is a dark brown color. The woman's expression is serious, and her clothing suggests she may be from a specific region or culture. The painting is done in oil paint and has a realistic style. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Constantin Hansen.

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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