Künstlerporträt Joachim Dunkel (1925-2002) (8)
1944
From the collection of Gerda Schimpf Photo Archive
Dominant colour
1944
From the collection of Gerda Schimpf Photo Archive
Dominant colour
Künstlerporträt Joachim Dunkel (1925-2002) (8) is a 1944 by Unknown, held at Gerda Schimpf Photo Archive.
This painting shows a young man with a narrow face and blond hair, turned slightly to the right. He has a gentle smile and looks away from the viewer. The photo is in black and white, which adds a timeless feel. The young man's facial features are quite distinct, with a high forehead and straight nose. He seems relaxed in the photo, which makes it feel more personal. To learn more about this style of portrait, look at the technique of chiaroscuro.
