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Portrait of a Woman, by Ludwig Knaus, oil, 1863

Portrait of a Woman

Ludwig Knaus

1863

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hermitage Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Woman is a 1863 oil by Ludwig Knaus, a Realism work, held at Hermitage Museum.

Who painted this?
Ludwig Knaus
When & what style?
1863 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Hermitage Museum

About this work

This portrait shows a woman's head and shoulders, turned slightly to the left. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a white dress with a ruffled collar. The background is dark, which makes her face and clothing stand out. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth. The woman's features are softly rendered, giving her an introspective look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Ludwig Knaus.

About the artist

Portrait of Ludwig Knaus
Artist

Ludwig Knaus

Ludwig Knaus (5 October 1829 – 7 December 1910) was a German genre painter of the younger 7 Düsseldorf school of painting.

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