Berligot Ibsen (née Bjornsen)
1895
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1895
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
This portrait shows a woman standing in front of a table with a vase of flowers. She is wearing a dark blue dress with a white lace collar and a gold belt. The background is a gray wall with a wooden door and a framed picture. The woman's expression is serious, and her posture is formal. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, check out the work of Louise Catherine Breslau.