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Hedvig Ulrika Hedengran

Ulrika Fredrika Pasch

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Portrait

Dominant colour

Hedvig Ulrika Hedengran is an unspecified by Ulrika Fredrika Pasch, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a young girl with pale skin and bright eyes. She wears a white dress with blue ribbons and lace, plus a big curly wig with a blue bow. Her right hand points toward a pink flower pinned to her chest. The background is dark, making her stand out. The girl’s pose feels natural, like she’s caught mid-thought. The blue and white colors pop against the dark background, which is a trick painters sometimes use to draw attention. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to guide your eye.