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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Katharina Friederike Wilhelmine Benigna, Saganin herttuatar is an unspecified by Josef Grassi, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a woman with soft curls pulled back, wearing a plain white dress. Her face is turned slightly, with calm eyes looking ahead. The background is a simple, faded gray. Her hair is painted with loose, flowing strokes, making it look almost alive. The lighting on her face is gentle, with shadows under her cheekbones. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
Josef Grassi (22 April 1757 – 7 January 1838) was an Austrian portrait and history painter. His middle name is usually given as "Maria", although there is evidence that it was actually "Mathias". He is also called "Giuseppe Grassi".
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