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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Kreivitär Margareta Lillienstedt is an unspecified by David von Krafft, depicting Decolletage, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This is a portrait of a woman with light skin and pale hair, dressed in a low-cut, off-white dress with blue sleeves. Her hair is styled in soft curls, and she has a calm expression with slightly parted lips. The background is completely black, making her stand out. The painting uses a simple, direct style with smooth brushstrokes. The name on the painting reads "Kreivitär Margareta Lillienstedt," which is likely her title and name. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits.
David Krafft, from 1719 David von Krafft (1655 – 20 September 1724), was a German-Swedish painter, the nephew and student of David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl and his successor (in 1698) as painter to the Swedish Royal Court.
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