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Portrait of a young woman in red, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

Portrait of a young woman in red

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a young woman in red is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a young woman with dark, curly hair and brown eyes. She wears a red garment and a gold headband with black details. The background is a light color. The woman's expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed forward. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the subject's features and clothing. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.

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