Laulajatar ja näyttelijätär Beata Charlotta Eckerman

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Laulajatar ja näyttelijätär Beata Charlotta Eckerman is an unspecified by Adolf Ulric Wertmüller, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Adolf Ulric Wertmüller
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This is a round portrait of a woman with light skin and curly blonde hair. She’s wearing a pale dress with a deep brown shawl draped over one shoulder. The background is plain and dark, keeping all the focus on her face and clothes. Her hair is styled in soft curls, and the artist paid close attention to how the light hits her face and shoulders. The way the colors shift from light to dark creates a smooth, almost three-dimensional look. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro.