Kuningatar Lovisa Ulrika

Lorens Pasch nuorempi / den yngre / the Younger

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Kuningatar Lovisa Ulrika is an unspecified by Lorens Pasch nuorempi / den yngre / the Younger, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Lorens Pasch nuorempi / den yngre / the Younger
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman in fancy 18th-century clothes, sitting in a chair. She’s wearing a high white wig with pearls, a blue dress with gold trim, and big earrings. One hand rests on an open book, and her gaze is calm but direct. The dress’s ruffled lace sleeves and the way the light hits her face suggest careful attention to detail. The dark background makes her stand out, almost like a spotlight. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.