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Naisen muotokuva

Ulrika Fredrika Pasch

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Portrait

Dominant colour

Naisen muotokuva 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 woman is dressed in fancy 18th-century clothes—lots of lace, ruffles, and a deep neckline. Her pale yellow dress has big flowery sleeves, and she wears a dark shawl over her shoulders. A tall, lace-covered hat sits on her head, and she holds a fan in one hand while resting the other on her arm. Her skin looks smooth, and she has a small smile. The painting focuses on her face and hands, with soft shadows making her features stand out. The dark background keeps all the attention on her. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.