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Tanskalaisen taidemaalari Lorenz Fröhlichin muotokuva, by Julius Paulsen, unspecified, 1910

Tanskalaisen taidemaalari Lorenz Fröhlichin muotokuva

Julius Paulsen

1910

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Tanskalaisen taidemaalari Lorenz Fröhlichin muotokuva is a 1910 unspecified by Julius Paulsen, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Julius Paulsen
When & what style?
1910
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows an older man in profile, walking with a cane. He wears a long, dark coat, a round hat, and a long white beard. The background is plain and blurry, so you only notice him. The brushstrokes are loose, especially on his coat and beard, giving a soft, textured look. The lighting is gentle, making his face stand out against the dimmer background. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.

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