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Brita Elisabet Gyllenspetz

Nils Schillmark

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Brita Elisabet Gyllenspetz is an unspecified by Nils Schillmark, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Nils Schillmark
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman with a tall, white wig styled in soft curls. She wears a dark dress with lace trim at the neckline and a matching lace shawl draped over her shoulders. A flower bouquet sits in her hand, and a smaller floral wreath rests on her head. The painting’s dark background makes her pale face and lace stand out sharply. The flowers add a touch of color to the otherwise simple outfit. Check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in portraits.